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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

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    a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances and a white refrigerator Pool Overview at Sonnenblick Apartments in Short North, Victorian Village, and Grandview Ohio
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    730 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
    4 Units available
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,515
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    4.5/5 Anonymous on Feb 15, 2025

    Will and David are an amazing combination at the property. Maintenance is on point and all questions answered by David promptly. Clean and friendly living.

    4.5/5 Anonymous on May 4, 2023

    Management is great to work with and loving my neighbors. Laundry facilities, gym and community center are well-kept all 24 hours of the day. Location is perfect.

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    a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    190 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    Available
    STUDIO $920+
    1 BED $1,164+
    2 BEDS $1,650+
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    5/5 Shanda H. on May 1, 2025

    I love it here. I just wish they would create an area for the dogs to poop thats not the entire grass….

    5/5 Eric C. on Jan 28, 2025

    The best location for the best price you'll find in downtown.

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    985 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,250
    1 BED $1,300+
    2 BEDS $2,295+
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    565 W 1St Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,350+
    2 BEDS $2,667+
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    115 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,064+
    1 BED $1,210+
    2 BEDS $1,700
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    51 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
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    1 BED $1,873
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    730 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
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    2 BEDS $1,515
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    65 S. Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
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    684 Thurber Dr. West, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,075
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    684 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,300
    3 BEDS $1,300+
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    70 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $2,208
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    190 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $920+
    1 BED $1,164+
    2 BEDS $1,650+
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    195 East Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,450+
    2 BEDS $2,850+
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    324 East 2Nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
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    1 BED $1,230+
    2 BEDS $1,955+
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    301 Dickenson Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,037+
    1 BED $1,372+
    2 BEDS $2,124+
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    138 Sommerfeld Place, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $1,325
    2 BEDS $1,735
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    600 W Goodale St., Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,325+
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,978+
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    195 E Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $999
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    555 W 5Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $1,399+
    2 BEDS $1,899+
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    30 West 1St Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,191+
    1 BED $1,413+
    2 BEDS $1,996+
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    303 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,050+
    1 BED $1,099+
    2 BEDS $1,699
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    60 East Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    2 BEDS $2,100
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    1041 Harrison Park Pl, Columbus, OH 43201
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    60 East Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,500
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    1188 Perry Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    3 BEDS $1,595
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have increased by 1.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,586 to $1,610.

Average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

$1,610/mo Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is around $1,610.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    A share of 7% of apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 12% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 42% of Downtown Columbus's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 33% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 3% of apartment rentals in Columbus are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 2% of apartment rentals in Columbus are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Columbus, OH

    92 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    64 /100
    Good Transit
    85 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 64, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH last updated?

    Prices and availability in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH were last updated on 21 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    The best apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are: Sonnenblick, Highpoint on Columbus Commons, 985 High, Harrison Park Apartments and The Beeker.

    What is the average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    The average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,668.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is between $933 and $2,190.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is between $999 and $3,932.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is between $1,050 and $5,539.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is between $1,064 and $4,523.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    In Downtown Columbus, 81% of the residents are renting compared to 19% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 37% of Downtown Columbus’s rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

    Living in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

    Downtown Columbus is on the Scioto River and bordered by the neighborhoods of Franklinton, German Village and the Short North. Notably, the houses and apartments for rent in downtown Columbus stand out due to their central location and built-up, metropolitan feel. Here, the Columbus City School District provides the following schools when renting in downtown Columbus: Sullivant Elementary School, Hubbard Elementary School; East High School; and Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School. Renters in downtown Columbus are also within a few miles of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Grant Medical Center, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel West Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital (one of the largest in the nation).

    Renting in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

    Renters in downtown Columbus are minutes from local attractions such as the Columbus Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History; live shows at the Nationwide Stadium; the historic Ohio Theater; and three other performance theaters. Rentals in downtown Columbus range from skyline views from high-rise apartments to affordable low-rise apartments to single-family houses and townhouses for rent. In terms of affordability, townhouses for rent in downtown Columbus are generally more expensive than apartments, but less expensive than single-family houses. The majority of apartments for rent in downtown Columbus are studio, one- or two-bedroom with a smaller number of three-bedroom apartment rentals, as well. Most of the houses for rent in downtown Columbus are single-family and detached with two to five bedrooms. Townhouses for rent have two to three bedrooms, on average.

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    Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH demographics

    • 16,407Total Population
    • 7,997 Female
      8,410 Male
    • 26Median Age

    In total, Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH has 16,407 residents, 7,997 women and 8,410 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Columbus’s population is 26.

    Amenities in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

    Patio dining, green spaces, live performances and other amenities are nearby when renting in downtown Columbus. Additionally, the Greater Columbus Convention Center - which has two ballrooms, four exhibit halls, and its own shopping and restaurants - is where renters attend conferences, sporting events and live concerts. Downtown Columbus rentals are also within two miles of Dodge Park and Community Center; Silvant Gardens Community Center; Blackburn Community Center; Beatty Community Center; and Milo Grogan Community Center. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is where renters will find a combined total of more than 2 million books and other learning materials in physical and digital collections. Renters also enjoy walking the Scioto Mile along Scioto River, which has more than 175 acres of trails, gardens and sculpture artwork across four parks (Bicentennial Park, Genoa Park, Scioto Audubon Metro Park and Scioto Greenways Metro Park).

    Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH households

    • 1,523 Family
      7,899 Non-family
    • 397 Children
      9,025 No Children
    • 9,422Total Number of Households
    • 1.12Average People Per Household
    • $58,960Median Household Income

    There is a total of 9,422 households in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH. Of these, 397 have children and 9,025 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,523 family households and 7,899 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Columbus is 1.12 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Columbus equals $58,960, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,458.

    Transportation in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

    When renting in downtown Columbus, the Central Ohio Transit Authority provides bus service throughout the neighborhood and express routes to central Ohio: Bus Route 1 runs from northwest Ohio to Reynoldsburg taking downtown Columbus renters past Ohio statehouse, Nationwide Arena, and the Greater Columbus Convention Center; Bus Route 2 takes renters from Clintonville to Reynoldsburg, stopping at Great Eastern Shopping Center, Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Ohio statehouse, Columbus Downtown High School and Graceland Shopping Center; Bus Route 3 takes renters from northwest Ohio to Harrisburg; Bus Route 5 takes renters from Fifth Avenue to Refugee Road; and Bus Route 7 takes renters from downtown Columbus to Transit Center Bay 7 Terminal in Easton. Meanwhile, bicycle rental kiosks in downtown Columbus are provided by 24/7 CoGo Bike Share. Finally, the nearest airport when renting in downtown Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International Airport, five miles northeast.

    Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 38% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 19% hold a Graduate Degree.

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