King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Columbus, OH

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King-Lincoln Bronzeville - Columbus, OH Area Guide

A rich history of jazz culture and easy access to the city define Columbus' King-Lincoln district. Locally described as "the Cradle of Jazz," the neighborhood borders downtown to the west, and residents enjoy quick trips to several city parks to the east. The district provides plenty of options for houses and apartments for rent, many clustered on Miami and Hamilton avenues. Immediate access to I-71 makes travel and commutes a breeze. The arts truly take center stage in the King-Lincoln district, which serves as the historic home of the long-thriving Columbus jazz scene. The district's King Arts Complex on Mount Vernon Avenue stands as the local hub for celebrating the soul and culture of the neighborhood's strong art, music, and theater scene. Coffee lovers dig Urban Spirit Coffee Shop & Gallery for its java and live entertainment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in King-Lincoln Bronzeville is $921 for a studio, $1,074 for one bedroom, $1,395 for two bedrooms, and $1,491 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in King-Lincoln Bronzeville has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 475 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $921/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,074/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 992 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,395/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,317 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,491/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly King-Lincoln Bronzeville - Columbus, OH is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

71 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

46 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

74 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kelton House Museum & Garden
  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
  • Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
  • Grange Insurance Audubon Center
  • Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Airports

  • John Glenn Columbus International
  • Rickenbacker International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.