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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, OH

What is the average rent in Columbus, OH?

$1,163/month

Average Rent

668 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,163 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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 $1,015 per month for a studio, $1,163 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,368 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,554 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,015/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,163/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,368/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,554/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,333/month
599 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,671/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,084/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,390/month
1,842 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,522/month
905 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,052/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,554/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,402/month
1,711 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,046/month
517 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,525/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,879/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,477/month
1,475 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbus, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbus, OH
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbus, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?

Based on current rent prices, Woodward Park, Lincoln Village South and Forest Park East are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodward Park
$847/month
732 Sq Ft
Lincoln Village South
$865/month
550 Sq Ft
Forest Park East
$871/month
660 Sq Ft
Pine Hills
$895/month
662 Sq Ft
Ironwood Condominiums
$899/month
569 Sq Ft
Randels
$899/month
574 Sq Ft
Cypress Creek
$902/month
603 Sq Ft
Bel Air Court
$936/month
616 Sq Ft
Valleyview
$941/month
588 Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$956/month
627 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?

Based on current rent prices, The University, Scioto Pointe and Dennison Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The University
$2,136/month
735 Sq Ft
Scioto Pointe
$2,086/month
785 Sq Ft
Dennison Park
$2,073/month
725 Sq Ft
Schumacher Place
$2,020/month
722 Sq Ft
Third Street Corridor
$1,971/month
722 Sq Ft
The Charleston
$1,948/month
684 Sq Ft
Dexter Falls
$1,922/month
691 Sq Ft
Indianola University
$1,905/month
559 Sq Ft
Jeffrey Park
$1,891/month
675 Sq Ft
Harrison West
$1,880/month
740 Sq Ft

Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Columbus with the most apartments available are Downtown Columbus, Northeast Columbus and Dublin/Hilliard .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,731/month
739 Sq Ft
Northeast Columbus
$1,450/month
711 Sq Ft
Dublin/Hilliard
$1,490/month
723 Sq Ft
Discovery District
$1,788/month
712 Sq Ft
Bexley/Whitehall
$1,193/month
695 Sq Ft
Uptown District
$1,843/month
754 Sq Ft
Greater Hilltop
$1,211/month
690 Sq Ft
Third Street Corridor
$1,971/month
722 Sq Ft
Weinland Park
$1,712/month
682 Sq Ft
Italian Village
$1,591/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus, OH?

Because the average rent in Columbus is $1,163, you’ll want to make about $3,876 per month or $46,512 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 4.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbus is 3.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,015 - $1,554. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 4.2% more for utilities, and 12.5% less for transportation.

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Columbus, OH

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Apartment Averages

Woodward Park

Columbus, OH

The University

Columbus, OH

Studio
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One Bedroom
$845/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,139/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,431/month
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Apartment communities in Columbus we think you'll love

Townhomes at Weston

Townhomes at Weston

4312 Westport Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228

2 Beds | $1,199 - $1,349

Colony Club Apartments

Colony Club Apartments

1190 Chambers Rd,
Columbus, OH 43212

1-2 Beds | $900 - $1,345

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

5179 Dempster Dr,
Columbus, OH 43228

1-5 Beds | $749 - $1,999

Villages at Eden Crossing

Villages at Eden Crossing

1070 E Irongate Ln,
Columbus, OH 43213

1-3 Beds | $824 - $1,929

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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