Average Rent in Columbus, OH

Current Versus Historical Columbus, OH Rents

Columbus rentals average $787 for a studio rental to $2,823 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,395, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2023, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $331 (-22.35%) year-over-year from $1,481 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-12.42%) year-over-year from $1,342 to $1,175. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (7.99%) year-over-year from $1,158 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $140 (9.27%) year-over-year from $1,510 to $1,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $160 (6.84%) year-over-year from $2,340 to $2,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 9.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22	$1,150	$1,481 (-22.35%)	$767 (49.92%)
1 BR	$19	$1,175	$1,342 (-12.42%)	$759 (54.74%)
2 BR	$16	$1,250	$1,158 (7.99%)	$1,013 (23.40%)
3 BR	$16	$1,650	$1,510 (9.27%)	$1,244 (32.62%)
4+ BR	$15	$2,500	$2,340 (6.84%)	$1,957 (27.78%)

Historical Rents in Columbus, OH

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Top Cities Near Columbus

Let's compare Columbus, OH's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbus

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Columbus. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Columbus, OH in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Columbus, OH is currently around $1,323 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbus, Indianola Terrace has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $1,395 average rent per month, Old North Columbus is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Columbus. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Indianola Terrace, Columbus, OH	N/A	$749	$1,100	$1,250
Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH	$925	$875	$1,100	$1,395

Top Counties Near Columbus

There are a total of 2 counties located by Columbus, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,390. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Columbus, OH. It's average rent per month is $1,390. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,390, Columbus, OH is the most expensive county by Columbus, OH.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbus, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbus, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbus, OH is 0.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbus, OH	$787	$987	$1,235	$1,390

Top Zipcodes Near Columbus

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Columbus, OH. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,550.

The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Columbus, OH. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
43201, Columbus, OH	$700	$893	$1,200	$1,550
43202, Columbus, OH	$862	$875	$1,100	$1,348
43215, Columbus, OH	$899	$1,265	$1,700	$1,595

Frequently Asked Questions - Columbus Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Columbus, OH?

The average monthly rental price for Columbus, OH apartments for rent is approximately $1,395. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Columbus, OH rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Columbus, OH.

How much is a studio apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $787 and an average price per square feet of $21.76. There are a total of 32 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbus.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $987 and an average price per square feet of $18.67. There are a total of 152 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbus.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,247 and an average price per square feet of $15.61. There are a total of 290 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbus.

How have rent prices in Columbus, OH changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Columbus, OH can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbus, OH?

A reasonable rent price in Columbus, OH is around $1,116/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.