Tompkins
2490 N High St,
Columbus, OH 43202
$1,500 - $2,400
1-2 Beds
Old North Columbus
Columbus, OH
Old North Columbus - Columbus, OH
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Where education and entertainment converge
Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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OSU
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Buckeyes
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Urban
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Downtown
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Historic
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Active
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With its location just north of the Ohio State University campus, North Columbus teems with places to go and things to do. Explore the nightlife and visit Old North Arcade where you can enjoy a variety of drinks on tap while playing your favorite arcade games.
North High Street, which runs through the area and connects the neighborhood with Downtown Columbus, is a hub of activity almost every night of the week but particularly on the weekends. Newport Music Hall remains a popular hangout for both students and residents. Known as America's longest continually-running rock club, it has hosted new and established rock artists, both local and nationally known, since 1984.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Old North Columbus is $769 for one bedroom, $1,071 for two bedrooms, and $1,164 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old North Columbus has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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621 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$769/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,071/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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950 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,164/month
Average Rent
Transportation
85
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
42
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
88
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Reviews of Old North Columbus - Columbus, OH
Niche Reviews
24 Reviews
Current Resident
9 months ago•Niche Review
We live in SoHud. Great coffee and record shop. But that's about it for the pros. ONLY MOVE HERE IF YOU ARE A STUDENT. SoHud is crowded with students that like to party. Currently listening to our neighbors blast rave music and play beer pong while screaming AND ITS 8AM on SATURDAY. This happens at least twice a week. Also, alleyways are full of trash constantly.
Current Resident
8 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
It is mostly a college neighborhood full of OSU students. Some apartments can be in need of an update, they are usually reasonably priced though. It is one of the quieter areas around campus, but activities can still be found nearby on High Street and at the park/ running and biking trail.
Niche User
9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
It's cold, but I would live here again if I was given the opportunity.
Niche User
10 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
Fun, good area of Columbus just past OSU campus.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Grange Insurance Audubon Center
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International
- Rickenbacker International
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† 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.