Average Rent in Columbus, OH
47 apartment buildings, 380 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Columbus, OHCheapest
$949/mo
Lark Columbus
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47
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 47 properties in Columbus, OH.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Columbus, OH Rent Prices
All 47 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Market Mohawk Apartments - District at Parkside
399 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
South Washington Apartments - District at Parkside
196 S Washington Ave #200, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
The Triad Apartments - District at Parkside
33 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Lark Columbus
1355 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Lumen on Ninth
76 E 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
King Avenue Apartments
1428 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Liberty Place
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Market Mohawk Apartments - District at Parkside 399 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | $944 as of Sep 29 | $1,384 | -- | 4.3 (29) | 18 |
| 2 | South Washington Apartments - District at Parkside 196 S Washington Ave #200, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | $944 as of Sep 27 | $1,384 | -- | 2 (1) | 18 |
| 3 | The Triad Apartments - District at Parkside 33 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | $944 as of Oct 2 | $1,384 | -- | 5 (3) | 18 |
| 4 | Lark Columbus 1355 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | $949 | $949 | -- | 4.3 (147) | 1 |
| 5 | Lumen on Ninth 76 E 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | $960 | $1,467 | $1.20/ft² | 4.7 (273) | 35 |
| 6 | King Avenue Apartments 1428 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA | $970 | $978 | $2.27/ft² | 3 (1) | 4 |
| 7 | Liberty Place 250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | $995 | $1,814 | $1.67/ft² | 3.7 (98) | 46 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Market Mohawk Apartments - District at Parkside
4.3 (29)399 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
South Washington Apartments - District at Parkside
2 (1)196 S Washington Ave #200, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
The Triad Apartments - District at Parkside
5 (3)33 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Lark Columbus
4.3 (147)1355 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Lumen on Ninth
4.7 (273)76 E 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
King Avenue Apartments
3 (1)1428 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
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Columbus, OH neighborhoods
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Columbus, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,784 per month, based on 380 units across 47 apartment communities. Prices range from $949 at Lark Columbus to $4,199 at Park Monroe.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,213/mo | $1,045/mo | 30 |
| 1 Bed | $1,547/mo | $970/mo | 183 |
| 2 Bed | $2,256/mo | $1,234/mo | 122 |
| 3 Bed | $2,298/mo | $960/mo | 24 |
| 4 Bed | $1,225/mo | $1,160/mo | 11 |
| 5 Bed | $1,225/mo | $1,185/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Columbus, OH apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.5M in rental revenue per month ($29M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Meridian at Grandview | $733K/mo | $1,671 / $1,621 | 94% | 480 |
| 2.Foundry at Jeffrey Park | $391K/mo | $1,596 / $1,483 | 89% | 276 |
| 3.Legacy at Jeffrey Park | $339K/mo | $1,504 / $1,368 | 93% | 266 |
| 4.4th & 5th | $339K/mo | $1,213 / $1,171 | 93% | 311 |
| 5.Two Twenty Vine Apartments | $310K/mo | 90% | 124 | |
| 2 more estimated buildings | $344K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Columbus, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Columbus, OH averages $1,547/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,256/mo. At the local median household income of $65,327, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Columbus, OH at $1,224/mo. The current tracked market average runs 46% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Columbus, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Columbus
Demand in the Columbus rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Nationwide Insurance
- JPMorgan Chase
- Ohio State University
- L Brands
- Honda of America
- Cardinal Health
Mean one-way commute in Columbus, OH is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus, OH?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,784/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($949/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Columbus, OH is $65,327 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Columbus, OH
Overall prices in Columbus, OH runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Columbus, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,784 |
| Utilities | $375 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $893 |
| Healthcare | $436 |
| Other goods and services | $697 |
| Estimated total | $4,692/mo |
Population
906,480
Median household income
$65,327
Census median rent
$1,224/mo
Census rent burden
28.2%
Median age
33.0
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Ohio
How Columbus, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Columbus, OH | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $1,878 | +5% | +8.8% | 28 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,176 | +22% | +1.3% | 18 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,874 | +5% | +15.4% | 11 |
| Canton, OH | $1,387 | -22% | +17.9% | 9 |
| Toledo, OH | $1,471 | -18% | +31.6% | 9 |
| Kettering, OH | $1,236 | -31% | +39.5% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Columbus, OH?
The average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,784 per month, based on 380 units across 47 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Columbus, OH?
The median asking rent in Columbus, OH is $1,598 per month, computed from 380 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,784/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Columbus, OH?
The lowest available rent in Columbus, OH starts at $949 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Columbus, OH average $1,547/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $970/mo across 183 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Columbus, OH average $2,256/mo. Units start from $1,234/mo across 122 units currently listed.
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