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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in Short North is $1,880 per month, a 2.02% decrease from last years average of $1,918.

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: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short North is $1,880, a 2.02% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,918.

One-bedroom apartments provide 746 square feet for $1,652, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,354 offer 1,143 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,880	877 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,652	746 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,354	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 2.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,918 to $1,880.

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?

Woodland Park $918/month

Millbrook $930/month

Franklin Park $945/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,370/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short North?

Greenbriar Farm $1,856/month

Short North $1,880/month

Indianola Terrace $2,891/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	$2,891
Short North	$1,880
Greenbriar Farm	$1,856
Arena District	$1,848
Peach District	$1,846
Weinland Park	$1,780
Dexter Falls	$1,731
River South	$1,700
Trouville	$1,676
Columbus City Center	$1,666
Brewery District	$1,655
Slate Hill	$1,649
Scioto Trace	$1,646
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,637
North Clintonville	$1,636
Dennison Place	$1,608
Harrison West	$1,605
Sawmill Ravines	$1,593
Brookside Colony	$1,582
Italian Village	$1,570
Polaris	$1,570
Preserve	$1,561
Franklinton	$1,558
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,550
Olentangy Commons	$1,541
Woodstream	$1,535
Fifth by Northwest	$1,524
Don Scott	$1,523
The Gables	$1,484
Crosswoods	$1,454
Foxbord	$1,453
Kendale	$1,450
Holt - Alkire	$1,386
Old Town East Columbus	$1,382
Somerset	$1,346
Springbourne	$1,335
Mount Vernon	$1,298
Bridgeview	$1,292
Strawberry Farms	$1,289
Governours Square	$1,254
Glenbrook	$1,252
Scioto Woods	$1,236
Berwick Manor	$1,231
Gould Park	$1,231
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,228
Northern Woods	$1,212
Discovery District	$1,211
Madison Mills	$1,199
Devonshire	$1,192
Beechwold	$1,178
Northgate	$1,162
Broadleigh	$1,153
Sharon Heights	$1,143
Parkview	$1,123
Riverbend	$1,115
Lincoln Park West	$1,106
Cherry Creek	$1,102
Eastmoor	$1,096
Woodward Park	$1,094
North Linden	$1,091
Hilltop	$1,086
Northcrest	$1,084
East Columbus City	$1,078
Forest Park East	$1,067
Eastland	$1,054
Salem Village	$1,050
Innis Gardens Village	$1,007
Framingham	$972
Franklin Park	$945
Millbrook	$930
Woodland Park	$918

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Short North is 2% higher than in Arena District

$1,880

Short North rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,880

$1,848

Arena District rent is 2% lower than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,848

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.