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Apartments for Rent in Columbus OH

16,089 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH’s average rent price is $1,403 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Grandview Heights $1,684
Bexley $1,219
Whitehall $1,113
Worthington $1,305
Obetz $1,500

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Columbus, OH Apartments for Rent

Set where the Scioto and Olentangy rivers meet, Columbus brings together arts, sports, and green riverfront parks across easily accessible districts. With apartments for rent in Columbus spanning from Downtown to Clintonville, getting around is straightforward via I-270/71, SR-315, and the COTA bus network. I-670 connects Downtown to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Major employers include the Ohio Statehouse and downtown offices, The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide's campus, and logistics centers near Rickenbacker. On weekends, walk along the Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park, explore North Market, visit the Columbus Museum of Art, discover COSI, or catch a game at Ohio Stadium. Shopping at Easton Town Center or Polaris Fashion Place is just a short drive away. You'll find apartments near the Scioto Mile and rentals close to Nationwide Arena for walk-to-event living.

Top areas to look for apartments: Short North Arts District for galleries, patio dining, and quick access to Goodale Park; Italian Village for renovated lofts, breweries, and an easy walk to High Street; German Village for brick streets, cafés, Schiller Park, and the Book Loft; the Brewery District for warehouse-style homes, live music, and access to the Scioto Greenway; Downtown for high-rise living near Columbus Commons, the Ohio Theatre, and riverfront trails; the Arena District for nightlife beside Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park; Franklinton for maker spaces and the Scioto Peninsula, steps from COSI and river views; and Clintonville for coffee shops along High Street, Whetstone Park and the Park of Roses, and quick bus rides to campus and Downtown.

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Columbus, OH Rental Insights

The average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,151 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Columbus, OH is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Columbus, OH by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Busch, Lincoln Village South, and Kimberly Villas Condominiums. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Columbus, OH are 43201, 43215, 43206, 43211, and 43205.

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