Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in South Central Hilltop

$1,087/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Central Hilltop is $1,087 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $862 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Central Hilltop

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Central Hilltop rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 8% 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 $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,360. 1-bedroom apartments in South Central Hilltop run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$835

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,250

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,020

7%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,020

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

34%

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$1,087
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH is 9% lower than the median rent in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

616 S Ogden Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

616 S Ogden Ave

616 S Ogden Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

3 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

608-610 Racine Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

608-610 Racine Avenue

608 Racine Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

548 S Wayne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,225

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 11

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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 $1,087 per month as of June 6, 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 8% since last year.

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

Rent in South Central Hilltop is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $862 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 $44,000/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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