Average Rent in Columbus, OH

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Current Versus Historical Columbus, OH Rents

Columbus rentals average $850 for a studio rental to $2,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,213, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $631 (-42.61%) year-over-year from $1,481 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $408 (-27.08%) year-over-year from $1,505 to $1,098. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-2.33%) year-over-year from $1,357 to $1,325. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.70%) year-over-year from $1,662 to $1,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-8.14%) year-over-year from $2,447 to $2,248. 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 0.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 35.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 67.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.89	$850	$1,481 (-42.61%)	$1,445 (-41.19%)
1 BR	$20.71	$1,098	$1,505 (-27.08%)	$1,310 (-16.21%)
2 BR	$15.64	$1,325	$1,357 (-2.33%)	$1,288 (2.85%)
3 BR	$14.06	$1,650	$1,662 (-0.70%)	$1,660 (-0.60%)
4+ BR	$12.87	$2,248	$2,447 (-8.14%)	$3,032 (-25.87%)

Historical Rents in Columbus, OH

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Top Cities Near Columbus

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Top Neighborhoods Near Columbus

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Top Counties Near Columbus

There are a total of 1 counties located by Columbus, OH. One county in the area is Columbus, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,213. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Columbus, OH. Its average rent per month is $1,213. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,213, 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 on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbus, OH	$850	$1,089	$1,275	$1,213

Top Zipcodes Near Columbus

There is one zipcode in or near Columbus, OH. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,395.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near 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	$838	$1,123	$1,295	$1,395

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 $1,213. 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 $850 and an average price per square feet of $22.89. There are a total of 15 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 $1,089 and an average price per square feet of $20.71. There are a total of 76 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $15.64. There are a total of 69 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 -0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbus, OH?

A reasonable rent price in Columbus, OH is around $970/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.