Average Rent in Columbus, OH

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Current Versus Historical Columbus, OH Rents

Columbus rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $283 (23.59%) year-over-year from $1,198 to $1,481. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $193 (16.36%) year-over-year from $1,182 to $1,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $253 (20.00%) year-over-year from $1,267 to $1,520. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (18.72%) year-over-year from $1,643 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 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 up by 0.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.67% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.72 $1,375 $1,182 (16.36%) $1,020 (34.80%)
2 BR $1.32 $1,520 $1,267 (20.00%) $1,217 (24.93%)
3 BR $1.43 $1,950 $1,643 (18.72%) $1,430 (36.36%)
4+ BR $1.37 $2,500 $2,500 (0.00%) $1,971 (26.85%)

Historical Rents in Columbus, OH

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Top Counties Near Columbus

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,885. That's roughly around $1 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 $1,885. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,885, Columbus, OH is the most expensive county by Columbus, OH.

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 on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Columbus, OH N/A $1,420 $1,549 $1,885

Top Zipcodes Near Columbus



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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 $1,895. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $1,420 and an average price per square feet of $1.72. There are a total of 7 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 $1,549 and an average price per square feet of $1.32. There are a total of 37 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 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Columbus, OH?
A reasonable rent price in Columbus, OH is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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