Westerville

Docks can be found all over Hoover Reservoir for residents who love being out on the water.
You can enjoy the benefits of the suburban lifestyle here in Outer Northeast Columbus.
You can spot several different murals throughout Outer Northeast Columbus area.
Local businesses like Espresso Air and Deja Vu Thrift can be found in Outer Northeast Columbus.
Outer Northeast Columbus offers a vibrant and diverse community to be a part of.

Westerville, OH Area Guide

A tranquil, welcoming suburb of Ohio

Suburb Safe Family-Friendly Great Schools Local Business University Affordable

Westerville combines suburban comfort with historic character throughout its 12.6 square miles. Home to Otterbein University, this Columbus suburb features tree-lined streets and well-maintained parks. The rental market remains steady, with current average rents ranging from $1,007 for studios to $2,034 for three-bedroom homes. The historic Uptown district along State Street offers local shops and restaurants, while the Polaris area provides contemporary housing options.

Westerville's rich history shapes its present-day character. As the former headquarters of the Anti-Saloon League, the city earned the nickname "The Dry Capital of the World" during the Prohibition era. Today, the community offers diverse housing choices, from historic properties near Otterbein University to modern apartment communities in northern Westerville. Residents enjoy an extensive parks system with walking trails throughout the city. Major employers include Mount Carmel Health System and JPMorgan Chase, while the Westerville City School District operates five middle schools and sixteen elementary schools. These amenities, combined with its proximity to Columbus, make Westerville an appealing choice for renters.

Explore the City

You can spot several different murals throughout Outer Northeast Columbus area.

Local businesses like Espresso Air and Deja Vu Thrift can be found in Outer Northeast Columbus.

Outer Northeast Columbus offers a vibrant and diverse community to be a part of.

Hoover Reservoir is the perfect place for kayaking and fishing.

Experience Outer Northeast Columbus, where quality housing meets an exceptional quality of life.

Otterbein University has so much history and uniqueness that it adds to the community.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Westerville, OH is $991 for a studio, $1,339 for one bedroom, $1,615 for two bedrooms, and $2,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westerville has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,339/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$2,383/month
1,636 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Blendon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Genoa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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