Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in South Hilltop

$1,095/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hilltop is $1,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hilltop

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hilltop rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 Hilltop, Columbus, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in South Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,272. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hilltop run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$790

6%

7%

1 bedroom

$840

8%

5%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,340

6%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$790

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$840

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

3%

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$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hilltop, Columbus, OH is 2% higher than the median rent in Brookshire, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in South Hilltop, Columbus, OH

19281930 Vaughn St #1928 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

1928-1930 Vaughn Street - 1928

19281930 Vaughn St #1928, Columbus, OH 43223

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Evergreen Townhomes & Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Evergreen Townhomes & Apts

800 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,095

765 Brown Rd Apt C #765C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

Evergreen Townhomes & Apts - 765C

765 Brown Rd Apt C #765C, Columbus, OH 43223

2 beds

1 bath

$995

800 Harrisburg Pike - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Hilltop townhouse for rent in Columbus

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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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 $1,095 per month as of October 17, 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 increased by 16% since last year.

How does South Hilltop rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hilltop is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 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 $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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