Average Rent in Columbus, OH
8 apartment buildings, 184 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,600/mo
Cheapest
$699/mo
Properties
8
Units
184
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Columbus, OH.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Columbus, OH Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
NorthSteppe Realty
1946 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Hometeam Properties
222 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Buckeye Real Estate
34 W 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
ONE at The Peninsula
111 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
7rent.com Rental Property Management & Realty Columbus
334 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Collective House Realty
230 West St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Oxford Realty
75 E 16th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthSteppe Realty 1946 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | $699 | $1,605 | $0.67 | 2.1 (353) | 154 |
| 2 | Hometeam Properties 222 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | $880 | $880 | -- | 3.9 (1166) | 1 |
| 3 | Buckeye Real Estate 34 W 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | $945 | $945 | $1.36 | 3.3 (274) | 1 |
| 4 | ONE at The Peninsula 111 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | $1,150 | $1,619 | $2.39 | 4.3 (113) | 28 |
| 5 | 7rent.com Rental Property Management & Realty Columbus 334 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (62) | 0 |
| 6 | Collective House Realty 230 West St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (104) | 0 |
| 7 | Oxford Realty 75 E 16th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 (48) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
NorthSteppe Realty
2.1 (353)1946 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Hometeam Properties
3.9 (1166)222 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Buckeye Real Estate
3.3 (274)34 W 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
ONE at The Peninsula
4.3 (113)111 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
7rent.com Rental Property Management & Realty Columbus
4.7 (62)334 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Collective House Realty
4.8 (104)230 West St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Columbus, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,600 per month, based on 184 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $699 at NorthSteppe Realty to $1,150 at ONE at The Peninsula.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,031/mo | $699/mo | 31 |
| 1 Bed | $1,214/mo | $775/mo | 48 |
| 2 Bed | $1,566/mo | $1,100/mo | 60 |
| 3 Bed | $2,099/mo | $1,450/mo | 28 |
| 4 Bed | $3,024/mo | $1,800/mo | 17 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Columbus, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Columbus, OH averages $1,214/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,566/mo. At the local median household income of $65,327, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 31% 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
$64,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,600/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($699/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Columbus, OH is $65,327 , about 15% 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) | $1,600 |
| Utilities | $375 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $893 |
| Healthcare | $436 |
| Other goods and services | $697 |
| Estimated total | $4,508/mo |
Population
906,480
Median household income
$65,327
Census median rent
$1,224/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Ohio
How Columbus, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Columbus, OH | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $2,113 | +32% | 11 |
| Parma, OH | $1,550 | -3% | 7 |
| Hamilton, OH | $1,412 | -12% | 7 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,813 | +13% | 7 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,081 | -32% | 6 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,331 | -17% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Columbus, OH?
The average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,600 per month, based on 184 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Columbus, OH?
The lowest available rent in Columbus, OH starts at $699 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Columbus, OH average $1,214/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $775/mo across 48 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Columbus, OH average $1,566/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 60 units currently listed.
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