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Average Rent in Columbus, OH

Avg. RentAnnual Change
Studio - $1,147+22%
1 Bed - $1,332+9%
2 Beds - $1,553+17%
Last updated 3/22/2023

Average Apartment Cost in Columbus, OH

The average rent for apartments in Columbus, OH, is between $1,147 and $1,553 in 2023. For a studio apartment in Columbus, OH, the average rent is $1,147. When it comes to 1-bedroom apartments, the average rent in Columbus, OH, is $1,332. For a 2-bedroom apartment, the average rent is $1,553.

Apartment Rent Ranges in Columbus, OH

$501-$700
$701-$1,000
$1,001-$1,500
$1,501-$2,100
$2,101+
Apartment Prices
Proportion
2%15%32%24%27%

Neighborhood Apartment Rent Trends in Columbus, OH

NeighborhoodStudio Avg RentAnnual Change
Polaris$1,942+16%
Weinland Park$1,496+6%
Italian Village$1,335+16%
Franklinton$1,335--
Victorian Village$1,295+6%
Downtown$1,263+1%
Northeast Columbus$1,224-29%
Easton$1,224-29%
University District$1,195+4%
Dennison Place$1,195+4%

How Other Cities Compare to Columbus, OH

CityStudio Avg RentAnnual Change
Dublin$1,397+10%
Hilliard$1,015+10%
Westerville$991+10%
Lancaster$950+9%
Mount Vernon$6650%
Delaware$5950%
Marysville$5950%
Springfield$575+5%

Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Neighborhood Information for Columbus, OH

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus, OH?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus are East of High, where the average 1-bedroom apartment rent goes for $625, Iuka Ravine, where renters pay $675 on average for a 1-bedroom apartment, and South Campus, where the average 1-bedroom apartment rent goes for $699. If you're looking for other great deals, check out the listings in Indianola Terrace ($700 for a 1-bedroom apartment) or Forest Park East ($720 for a 1-bedroom apartment), compared to the $1,332 average for a Columbus 1-bedroom apartment.