What is the average apartment size in Short North, Columbus, OH?

The average size for a Short North, Columbus, OH apartment is 877 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. 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.

What is the average rent in Short North?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Short North is $1,873 per month, a 2.47% decrease from last years average of $1,920.

What is the average apartment size in Short North?

The typical apartment in Short North offers about 877 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Short North, Columbus, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Short North?

The typical rent budget in Short North ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Short North?

In Short North, 82% of households rent while 18% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short North is $1,873, a 2.47% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,920.

One-bedroom apartments provide 746 square feet for $1,647, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,344 offer 1,143 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,873	877 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,647	746 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,344	1,143 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Short North, Columbus, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Short North, Columbus, OH have decreased by 2.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,920 to $1,873.

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

The largest share of rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH (43%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Short North, Columbus, OH?

775 or 82% of the households in Short North, Columbus, OH are renter-occupied while 167 or 18% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Short North?

Millbrook $930/month

Woodland Park $937/month

Franklin Park $947/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,366/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short North?

Short North $1,873/month

Greenbriar Farm $1,886/month

Indianola Terrace $2,886/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Columbus, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Indianola Terrace	$2,886
Greenbriar Farm	$1,886
Short North	$1,873
Arena District	$1,862
Peach District	$1,847
Weinland Park	$1,771
Trouville	$1,730
Dexter Falls	$1,723
River South	$1,692
Brewery District	$1,651
Slate Hill	$1,647
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,642
Scioto Trace	$1,638
North Clintonville	$1,632
Harrison West	$1,623
Columbus City Center	$1,620
Dennison Place	$1,599
Brookside Colony	$1,597
Franklinton	$1,570
Olentangy Commons	$1,566
Polaris	$1,556
Don Scott	$1,553
Italian Village	$1,552
Preserve	$1,552
Woodstream	$1,533
Fifth by Northwest	$1,531
Sawmill Ravines	$1,518
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,487
The Gables	$1,483
Crosswoods	$1,456
Foxbord	$1,439
Old Town East Columbus	$1,397
Kendale	$1,391
Holt - Alkire	$1,365
Somerset	$1,348
Springbourne	$1,317
Strawberry Farms	$1,304
Mount Vernon	$1,282
Bridgeview	$1,281
Glenbrook	$1,245
Scioto Woods	$1,236
Gould Park	$1,232
Berwick Manor	$1,231
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,229
Governours Square	$1,226
Northern Woods	$1,210
Discovery District	$1,210
Devonshire	$1,199
Madison Mills	$1,197
Beechwold	$1,176
Northgate	$1,161
Broadleigh	$1,153
Sharon Heights	$1,128
Parkview	$1,120
Riverbend	$1,115
North Linden	$1,114
Lincoln Park West	$1,106
Cherry Creek	$1,101
Eastmoor	$1,093
Hilltop	$1,086
East Columbus City	$1,067
Forest Park East	$1,067
Woodward Park	$1,067
Northcrest	$1,060
Eastland	$1,056
Salem Village	$1,050
Innis Gardens Village	$1,007
Framingham	$972
Franklin Park	$947
Woodland Park	$937
Millbrook	$930

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Short North is 1% higher than in Arena District

$1,873

Short North rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,873

$1,862

Arena District rent is 1% lower than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,862

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Short North apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.