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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
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    65 S. Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,400+
    2 BEDS $2,280+
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    730 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
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    1 BED $1,235
    2+ BEDS $1,675
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    230 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,217+
    2 BEDS $2,063+
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    385 West 2Nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43021
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    565 W 1St Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,470
    2 BEDS $2,595
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    1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $1,514+
    2 BEDS $2,073+
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    265 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    Studio $1,135+
    1 BED $1,675+
    2 BEDS $1,720+
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    115 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
    Studio $1,125+
    1 BED $1,295+
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    985 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
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    1 BED $1,495+
    2 BEDS $2,295+
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    684 Thurber Dr. West, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,000+
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    684 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
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    2 BEDS $1,250
    3 BEDS $1,400+
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    51 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
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    1 BED $1,483+
    2+ BEDS $2,239+
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    385 W. Second Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
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    Healthy Rental Homes, Columbus, OH 43206
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    2 BEDS $735
    3 BEDS $775+
    4 BEDS $910
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    300 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
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    401 West Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,424+
    2 BEDS $1,809
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    1276 N High St Unit 403, Columbus, OH 43201
    2 BEDS $2,200
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    820 E Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203
    Studio $995
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    2 BEDS $1,650
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    350 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43125
    Studio $1,345
    1 BED $1,400
    2 BEDS $1,700
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    1379 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $723
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    1379 High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $1,079
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    940 Caldwell Place, Columbus, OH 43202
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    1001 Atcheson St, Columbus, OH 43203
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,150
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    1100 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
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    926 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223
    3 BEDS $1,400
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Average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

$1,680/mo Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is around $1,680.

Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH apartment rent ranges

A share of 2% of apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have the cheapest rents between $501-$700. Around 30% of rentals are in the most expensive price range of $1,501-$2,000. Around 7% of Downtown Columbus’s apartments have monthly rents between $701-$1,000. There are 38% of apartments with rents between $1,001-$1,500.

Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH rent trends

Getting around in Downtown Columbus, OH

92 /100
Walker's Paradise
62 /100
Good Transit
85 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 62, 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 27 Sep 2023.

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

The best apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are: Residences at Topiary Park, Sonnenblick, Industry Columbus Apartments, 385 West 2nd Avenue and Harrison Park Apartments.

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

The average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,680. Start your search for apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH now.

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 $1,100 and $2,395. View all studio apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.

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 $1,000 and $2,046. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH now.

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 $735 and $3,991. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.

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 $735 and $2,244. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.

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

In Downtown Columbus 80% of the housing is rented out compared to 20% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 32% of Downtown Columbus’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 6% 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

  • 15,503Total Population
  • 7,343 Female
    8,160 Male
  • 27Median Age

In total, Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH has 15,503 residents, 7,343 women and 8,160 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Columbus’s population is 27.

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

  • 1,473 Family
    7,034 Non-family
  • 337 Children
    8,171 No Children
  • 8,508Total Number of Households
  • 1.5Average People Per Household
  • $53,000Median Household Income

There is a total of 8,508 households in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH. Of these, 337 have children and 8,171 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,473 family households and 7,034 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Columbus is 1.5 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Columbus equals $53,000, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,309.

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, 16% went to high-school, and 12% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 45% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 22% hold a Graduate Degree.

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