Columbus, OH Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $914, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $885.
Average Rent in Columbus, OH
Last updated Feb 2019
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $914 | 3% | 862 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Columbus, OH apartment is 862 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Columbus, OH Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5002%
- $501-$70026%
- $701-$1,00044%
- $1,001-$1,50022%
- $1,501-$2,0004%
- > $2,0001%
Columbus, OH Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Feb / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $815 | $834 | $840 | $852 | $872 | $885 | $888 | $888 | $914 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
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How Does Columbus Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $914 | 3% |
| Dayton | $766 | 2% |
| Cleveland | $1,003 | 5% |
| Northwest Ohio | $750 | 5% |
For more information about the Columbus rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
Cheapest Listings on RENTCafé
- Broad Street
- Lindendale Apts
- Alexander Hamilton Apartments
- Parkville
- Woodlands
- Plumwood
- Winthrop Court
- Hawthorn Village
- Galloway Village
- Columbus Park Apartments
- Annhurst
- Harvest Grove Apts
- Stone Lodge
- Wake Robin Apartments
- Central Square Apartments
- Sherbrook
- The Brookeville
- Stonecrest
- West Of Eastland
- Skyview Townhomes
Mid-priced Listings on RENTCafé
- Somerset Square Apartments
- 108 Florence Ave
- Central Park Apartments
- The Residences At Breckenridge
- Tivoli Apartments
- The Bradford at Easton Apartments
- The Heights at Worthington Place
- Tiffany Lakes
- Fox & Hounds
- The Gardens
- The Avenue at Polaris Apartments
- Alkire Gate
- Alkire Gate Phase 1
- Runaway Bay
- The View at Polaris
- Highpoint on Columbus Commons
- Easton Pointe Apartments
- Bent Tree Apartments
- Albany Glen
- Carnaby Village Townhomes
Most Expensive Listings on RENTCafé
- 1879 Brookfield Road
- Harrison Park Apartments
- 3944 Ivorton Rd E
- The Jerome
- 4510 Switchback Trl
- 2721 Bernadette Road Columbus, OH 43204
- 6400 Norfolk Dr
- 40 West
- 4541 Parkwick Drive
- 4255 Umiak Drive
- Luxe Belle
- 4227 Sestos Drive
- 3589 High Creek Drive
- 1328 Whitby Sq N
- 4482 Sellers Ave
- 5588 Big Timber Court
- Vassar
- 1715 Scottsdale Avenue Columbus, OH 43235
- 2081 Ravine Place
- 274 McKenna Creek Dr
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Columbus apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.