Green|House Short North
21 W 2nd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43201
$1,215 - $4,091
Studio - 2 Beds
Short North
Columbus, OH
Short North - Columbus, OH Area Guide
A dynamic neighborhood for lovers of art, history, and college sports
Artistic
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Hip
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Central
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College Town
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Eclectic
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Historic
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When you're standing on North High Street, beneath one of the street's arches and looking at the historic buildings that contain some of Columbus’ best art galleries, boutiques, pubs, cafes, and restaurants, you'll know you've discovered someplace special. This is Short North, the city's fun, funky arts district. Renting an apartment in Short North is an adventure, where you can choose from an array of historic apartment buildings, distinctive rowhouses, or brand-new condos.
Short North is located just south of Ohio State University, the nation's third-largest university. If you are going to live in Short North, be prepared to be surrounded by all things Buckeye. The OSU Buckeyes are part of the Big Ten Conference, and they are one of just five universities to have won national championships in all men's sports (football, basketball, and baseball).
On the south end of the neighborhood, Nationwide Arena provides endless entertainment options, especially for professional hockey fans, since this is the home of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. The arena also hosts concerts and other major events on a regular basis.
You'll find plenty to do in the Short North Arts District, from the monthly Gallery Hop to numerous nightclubs, theaters, and community events. Short North contains a variety of small businesses, and the boutiques are endless. Do your grocery shopping at North Market, and be sure to check out the neighborhood’s many top-rated restaurants.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Short North is $1,176 for a studio, $1,552 for one bedroom, $2,513 for two bedrooms, and $6,551 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Short North has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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515 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,176/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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751 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,552/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,513/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,740 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$6,551/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Short North - Columbus, OH is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Short North - Columbus, OH offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Short North - Columbus, OH provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Short North - Columbus, OH from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Grange Insurance Audubon Center
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.