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4312 Westport Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, OH
What is the average rent in Columbus, OH?
$1,153/month
Average Rent
668 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,153 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Columbus more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbus, you can expect to pay about $1,033 per month for a studio, $1,153 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,354 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,531 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Columbus, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Columbus, OH
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?
Based on current rent prices, Busch, Lincoln Village South and Salem Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?
Based on current rent prices, Indianola University, Woodland Crest and Scioto Pointe are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus.
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Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Columbus with the most apartments available are Downtown Columbus, Dublin/Hilliard and Northeast Columbus .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus, OH?
Because the average rent in Columbus is $1,153, you’ll want to make about $3,843 per month or $46,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Columbus, OH is 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbus is 4.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,033 - $1,531. You can expect to pay 0.9% more for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.
How does Columbus, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Columbus, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$820/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,146/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,574/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.