Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in South Central Hilltop

$1,150/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Central Hilltop is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Central Hilltop

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Central Hilltop rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in South Central Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in South Central Hilltop vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Central Hilltop is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,195. 1-bedroom apartments in South Central Hilltop run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$931

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$795

29%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,320

2%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,000

7%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$931

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in South Central Hilltop and Central Hilltop by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Central Hilltop

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH is 4% lower than the median rent in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

2163 W Mound St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

2163 W Mound St #B, Columbus, OH 43223

2 beds

1 bath

$900

2173 W Mound St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

2173 W MOUND St - Unit C

2173 W Mound St #C, Columbus, OH 43223

2 beds

1 bath

$900

2209 Clarendon Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central Hilltop townhouse for rent in Columbus

2545-2547 Sullivant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2545-2547 Sullivant Ave

2545 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Price dropped

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Frequently asked questions for South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the South Central Hilltop rental market.

How much is rent in South Central Hilltop?

The average rent in South Central Hilltop is $1,150 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Central Hilltop?

Average rent prices in South Central Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does South Central Hilltop rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Central Hilltop is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Central Hilltop?

To comfortably afford rent in South Central Hilltop, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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