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 May / 2026, the average rent in Short North is $1,881 per month, a 2.22% decrease from last years average of $1,923.

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 41% 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: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short North is $1,881, a 2.22% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,923.

One-bedroom apartments provide 746 square feet for $1,615, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,404 offer 1,143 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,881	877 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,615	746 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,404	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 2.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,923 to $1,881.

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

The largest share of rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH (41%) 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 $893/month

Franklin Park $901/month

Innis Gardens Village $916/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,365/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short North?

Short North $1,881/month

Greenbriar Farm $1,970/month

Indianola Terrace $2,904/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	$2,904
Greenbriar Farm	$1,970
Short North	$1,881
Peach District	$1,873
Weinland Park	$1,849
Arena District	$1,810
River South	$1,755
Brewery District	$1,697
Dexter Falls	$1,670
Olentangy Commons	$1,670
Trouville	$1,670
Columbus City Center	$1,646
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,641
Dennison Place	$1,630
Harrison West	$1,600
Fifth by Northwest	$1,595
Don Scott	$1,585
Preserve	$1,584
North Clintonville	$1,584
Polaris	$1,578
Italian Village	$1,548
Franklinton	$1,547
Brookside Colony	$1,528
The Gables	$1,527
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,520
Sawmill Ravines	$1,517
Crosswoods	$1,517
Scioto Trace	$1,508
Woodstream	$1,491
Slate Hill	$1,458
Foxbord	$1,443
Old Town East Columbus	$1,405
Springbourne	$1,393
Holt - Alkire	$1,370
Kendale	$1,350
Mount Vernon	$1,343
Somerset	$1,322
Beechwold	$1,298
Strawberry Farms	$1,289
Gould Park	$1,272
Bridgeview	$1,264
Discovery District	$1,258
Lincoln Park West	$1,245
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,238
Northgate	$1,231
Governours Square	$1,228
Devonshire	$1,224
Madison Mills	$1,207
Northern Woods	$1,200
Berwick Manor	$1,177
Parkview	$1,163
Glenbrook	$1,154
Sharon Heights	$1,149
Riverbend	$1,147
Scioto Woods	$1,131
Eastmoor	$1,121
North Linden	$1,097
Cherry Creek	$1,091
Broadleigh	$1,087
East Columbus City	$1,086
Eastland	$1,072
Hilltop	$1,071
Salem Village	$1,064
Forest Park East	$1,051
Northcrest	$1,042
Woodward Park	$1,033
Framingham	$1,028
Woodland Park	$945
Innis Gardens Village	$916
Franklin Park	$901
Millbrook	$893

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Short North is 4% higher than in Arena District

$1,881

Short North rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,881

$1,810

Arena District rent is 4% lower than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,810

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.