Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Southern Orchards

$1,497/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southern Orchards is $1,497 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $402 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southern Orchards

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southern Orchards rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Southern Orchards have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Southern Orchards vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southern Orchards is $1,320, whereas a house costs $1,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Orchards run $1,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,045

25%

45%

2 bedroom

$1,350

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,685

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,685

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Southern Orchards and Driving Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southern Orchards

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH is 22% higher than the median rent in Driving Park, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

1106 E Whittier St #A - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Southern Orchards apartment for rent in Columbus

1106 E Whittier St #A, Columbus, OH 43206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

968-970 Wilson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

968-970 Wilson Avenue

968 Wilson Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

673-675 Stanley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

673-675 Stanley Ave

673 Stanley Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Wager St #785 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southern Orchards apartment for rent in Columbus

Wager Street - 785

Wager St #785, Columbus, OH 43206

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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Frequently asked questions for Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Southern Orchards rental market.

How much is rent in Southern Orchards?

The average rent in Southern Orchards is $1,497 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southern Orchards?

Average rent prices in Southern Orchards have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Southern Orchards rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southern Orchards is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $402 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southern Orchards?

To comfortably afford rent in Southern Orchards, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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