1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $381 and $4,349. Search 1 bedroom apartments in Columbus, OH.

How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Columbus, OH on RentCafe?

There are 120 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbus, OH were last updated on 20 May 2022.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average Columbus, OH 1 bedroom apartment size is 567 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs. You might be interested in studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Columbus, OH.

Columbus, OH Demographics

Total Population878,553
Female 429,868

Male 448,685
Median Age32.2

In total, Columbus, OH has 878,553 residents, 448,685 women and 429,868 men, per U.S. Census records. The median age of Columbus’s population is 32.2.

Average Rent in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH Average Rental Price, February 2022 $1,096 ^/mo

The average rent for an apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,096 per month.

Columbus, OH Apartment Rent Ranges

A share of 11% of apartments in Columbus, OH are in the lowest price range of $501-$700. Around 10% of rentals in this city are in the highest price range of $1,501-$2,000. Around 39% of Columbus’s apartments have monthly rents between $701-$1,000. There are 38% of apartments with rents between $1,001-$1,500.

Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Average Rent	Nov / 2018	Mar / 2019	Jul / 2019	Nov / 2019	Mar / 2020	Jul / 2020	Nov / 2020	Mar / 2021	Jul / 2021	Nov / 2021	Feb / 2022
Columbus, OH	$914	$922	$941	$941	$960	$982	$979	$1,007	$1,045	$1,073	$1,096
National	$1,362	$1,367	$1,399	$1,407	$1,409	$1,399	$1,403	$1,412	$1,495	$1,591	$1,628

The average rent for an apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,096, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,628.

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Columbus, OH Households

Total Number of Households357,128
Family 190,471

Non-family 166,657
Children 101,032

No Children 256,096

Average People Per Household2.39
Median Household Income$53,745
Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,013

Columbus, OH has 357,128 households. According to the most recent Census data, there are 190,471 family households and 166,657 non-family households in the city. 101,032 Columbus households have children and 256,096 households do not. The average number of people living in a household in Columbus, OH is 2.39. The median income in Columbus is $53,745 per household per year, with $1,013 spent on housing monthly.

Columbus, OH Education Statistics

3% of the Columbus, OH population have no high school education, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 33% of the city’s residents went to high school, 24% completed some college, 7% of the population earned an Associate Degree, 23% earned a Bachelor Degree, and 11% earned a Graduate Degree.

Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment
Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes $1,090 - $4,949
Cheapest 1 Bedroom Apartment
Jenkins Lofts $381 - $1,070

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH

Searching for great one bedroom apartments in Columbus, OH? We are here to lend a helping hand and some useful information. You will find 230 apartments in Columbus, OH, with prices starting from $678 going all the way up to $4,349. Whether you are browsing for chic single bedroom apartments with a higher price-tag or a cheap one bedroom efficiency, we want to make sure that you find a fabulous apartment, regardless. You can rent beautiful, spacious 1 bedroom apartments if you can fork a higher monthly rent. But if your budget is on the low-low, you will need stellar searching skills to land a nice apartment. If that happens to be the case, don’t lose hope, just keep on reading.

Is it possible to find a nice cheap apartment?

Yes, it is. If you want to find a quality apartment in a great location, as close to $678 as possible, which is as cheap as it gets in Columbus, OH, keep in mind that this is kind of like bargain shopping for clothes. You have to look carefully, check often, and be quick, because there’s always a deal waiting to be discovered. Of the 140 listings in Columbus, OH that have units available for rent, many offer weekly or monthly specials and discounts. Unbelievably good deals come up all the time. Keep checking, get notified by using saved searches, be the first one to see it, act fast and apply for it right away. You are not the only one looking for cheap one bedroom apartments, so these deals disappear quickly. A great deal on a one bedroom furnished apartment can be gone in no time. In order to find that perfect, affordable 1 bedroom we suggest you order your search results by price and hit the refresh button often. If you’ve studied the market and did your homework, you will know when a bargain hits the market.

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