Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in South Hilltop

$995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hilltop is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hilltop

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hilltop rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in South Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in South Hilltop vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Hilltop is $995, whereas a house costs $1,210. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hilltop run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$824

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,500

14%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$824

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 Hilltop, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

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

South Hilltop

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hilltop, Columbus, OH is equal to the median rent in Brookshire, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

792 Butler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

South Hilltop townhouse for rent in Columbus

House for rent

791-793 Butler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

791-793 Butler Ave

791 Butler Ave, Columbus, OH 43223

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

1813 Ransburg Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Hilltop house for rent in Columbus

1813 Ransburg Avenue - 1

1813 Ransburg Ave #1, Columbus, OH 43223

4 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Available Sep 15

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Frequently asked questions for South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

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

How much is rent in South Hilltop?

The average rent in South Hilltop is $995 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Hilltop?

Average rent prices in South Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does South Hilltop rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hilltop is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in South Hilltop, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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