New Albany

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New Albany, OH

Area Guide

A Columbia suburb with a reputation for excellence.

Suburb Commuter Upscale Schools Safe Family-Friendly

New Albany, Ohio sits 15 miles northeast of Columbus, offering a suburban setting known for its Georgian-style architecture and tree-lined streets. The Market Square district features the Columbus Metropolitan Library branch alongside shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy an extensive network of leisure trails and parks, including Bevelhymer Park and the Rose Run stream corridor. Golf enthusiasts have access to the New Albany Country Club course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and the New Albany Links course.

The rental market in New Albany offers diverse housing options, with current average rents ranging from $1,373 for one-bedroom units to $2,379 for three-bedroom homes. Despite a slight overall decline of 1.19% in rental rates over the past year, the market remains stable with modest increases in some segments, particularly two-bedroom units showing a 3.4% rise. Housing choices include apartments, townhomes, and single-family residences in neighborhoods such as Ashberry Ridge, Windsor, and The Farms. The area benefits from major employers including Abercrombie & Fitch's corporate headquarters, Facebook's data center, and Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital. The Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts hosts performances throughout the year, while the community celebrates its heritage each May with the Founders Day celebration featuring parades and festivals.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in New Albany, OH is $1,405 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,385 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Albany has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$3,099/month
2,015 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,544/month
1,612 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in New Albany, OH

Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

New Albany Primary School

Public

Grades 1-3

1,060 Students

New Albany Elementary 2-3

Public

Grades 2-3

576 Students

New Albany Early Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-K

504 Students

New Albany Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

785 Students

New Albany High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,630 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blendon Woods Metro Park
  • Rocky Fork Metro Park
  • Inniswood Gardens
  • Weitkamp Observatory
  • Sharon Woods 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 November 2025.