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Pickerington, OH Area Guide

It’s not hard to see why so many pick this thriving suburb to be their new home

Suburban Safe Affordable Great Schools Family-Friendly Community

Located 25 minutes from Columbus, Pickerington is one of the best suburbs to live in the metropolitan area. Commuters enjoy easy commutes to work and abundant amenities, but the area is excellent for families. The neighborhoods in Pickerington are safe with affordable, beautiful homes, and the schools are high performing. There are plenty of activities in town for the entire family to enjoy. Over 100 acres of land is dedicated to parkland.

Residents frequent the seven parks in Pickerington because they host family days, concerts, and outdoor movie screenings throughout the year. Pickerington is home to a vibrant community that loves to host special events and holiday festivals such as the Youth Fishing Derby and the Haunted Village during Halloween. When there isn’t a community event going on, you can find locals at the town’s bowling alley or movie theater. Find your next apartment in Pickerington if you desire close access to the perks of city living while enjoying the close-knit community that comes with living in a small town.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pickerington, OH is $865 for a studio, $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,577 for two bedrooms, and $2,039 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pickerington has increased by 7.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,230/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,681/month
2,126 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pickerington, OH is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

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

Toll Gate Middle School

Public

Grades K-5

Toll Gate Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Violet Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Diley Middle School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
  • Blacklick Woods Metro Park
  • Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
  • Walnut Woods Metro Park
  • Three Creeks Metro Park

Airports

  • Rickenbacker International
  • John Glenn Columbus 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.