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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
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    a kitchen with white cabinets and a bar with three stools a bedroom with a blue and white bed and large windows
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    401 West Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
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    1 BED $1,239
    2 BEDS $1,829
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    5/5 Anonymous on Sep 27, 2023

    The best place to live in downtown Columbus, close enough to walk to everything but also far enough to feel like the suburbs. The staff are wonderful! The gym is the best for an apartment complex. Parking easy and not a pain.

    5/5 Autumn G. on Jul 17, 2020

    Everyone is so nice, couldnt pick a better location!

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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
    8 Units available
    STUDIO $1,101+
    1 BED $1,310+
    2 BEDS $1,794+
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    5/5 Lydia W. on Mar 15, 2024

    Lived here for over a year now and the amenities here are fantastic; the maintenance staff is super responsive; and it's also very safe

    5/5 Anonymous on Sep 30, 2023

    Perfect location, convenient parking, kind staff and maintenance

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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
    1 Unit available
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    2+ BEDS $1,440
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    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.

    4/5 Anonymous on Oct 31, 2023

    I have overall liked living her, I have struggled being by the pool with the noise in the summer so keep that in mind on what unit you picked. I have also had some trouble with the noise since there are so many units right next to each other. The size for the price is great, having a basement and a back patio has been amazing and is what really pulled me in. They have gone through 3 managers but the most current one seems to be working hard to improve the the grounds which is nice.

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    a kitchen with a large island with three stools in front of it a bedroom with carpeted floors and a large window
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    65 S. Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
    9 Units available
    1 BED $1,364+
    2 BEDS $2,483+
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    5/5 Lila on Jan 16, 2024

    This community popped up within the last 6 months and has brought so much life to this side of Downtown Columbus! It has the amenities you need and no hidden fees for them!

    5/5 Erin on Nov 1, 2023

    This is the perfect location for living downtown. It offers secure parking, great walkability to restaurants and other downtown features, park views, and more. The surrounding streets aren't busy at night which is perfect for quiet evenings

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    1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $1,325+
    2 BEDS $1,823+
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    265 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,050+
    1 BED $1,265+
    2 BEDS $1,720+
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    985 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,295+
    1 BED $1,495+
    2 BEDS $2,295+
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    115 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,140
    1 BED $1,265+
    2+ BEDS $1,795+
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    401 West Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,239
    2 BEDS $1,829
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    565 W 1St Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,545+
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    51 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
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    1 BED $1,319
    2+ BEDS $1,984
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    684 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
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    2 BEDS $1,250
    3 BEDS $1,300
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    385 West 2Nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43021
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    190 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,101+
    1 BED $1,310+
    2 BEDS $1,794+
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    684 Thurber Dr. West, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,050+
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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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    1276 N High St Unit 403, Columbus, OH 43201
    2 BEDS $2,200
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    820 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203
    STUDIO $995+
    1 BED $1,249
    2 BEDS $1,699
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    730 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
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    2+ BEDS $1,440
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    761 Oak St #B, Columbus, OH 43205
    1 BED $1,150
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    1379 High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
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    1379 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    1 BED $723+
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    940 Caldwell Place, Columbus, OH 43202
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    65 S. Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,364+
    2 BEDS $2,483+
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    1001 Atcheson Street, Columbus, OH 43203
    1 BED $396+
    2 BEDS $455+
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Average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

$1,688/mo Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH average rental price, July 2024
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is around $1,688.

Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH apartment rent ranges

A share of 8% of apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have the cheapest rents between $701-$1,000. Around 19% of rentals are in the most expensive price range of > $2,000. Around 41% of Downtown Columbus’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 31% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

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 14 Sep 2024.

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

The best apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are: Highpoint on Columbus Commons, Sonnenblick, Residences at Topiary Park, Luxe 23 and Xander on State.

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

The average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,688. 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 $1,050 and $2,812. 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 $1,050 and $2,809. 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 $4,895. 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 $2,812. 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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