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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Short North is $1,845 per month, a 3.55% decrease from last years average of $1,913.

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 47% 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: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short North is $1,845, a 3.55% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,913.

One-bedroom apartments provide 746 square feet for $1,634, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,287 offer 1,143 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,845	877 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,634	746 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,287	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 3.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,913 to $1,845.

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

The largest share of rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH (47%) 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 $838/month

Millbrook $929/month

Franklin Park $947/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,352/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short North?

Arena District $1,851/month

Tuttle Park $2,755/month

Indianola Terrace $2,859/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	$2,859
Tuttle Park	$2,755
Arena District	$1,851
Short North	$1,845
Greenbriar Farm	$1,805
Dexter Falls	$1,723
River South	$1,686
Columbus City Center	$1,668
Trouville	$1,666
Scioto Trace	$1,651
Slate Hill	$1,629
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,626
North Clintonville	$1,613
Sawmill Ravines	$1,603
Weinland Park	$1,601
Dennison Place	$1,595
Brookside Colony	$1,578
Harrison West	$1,563
Franklinton	$1,562
Italian Village	$1,560
Polaris	$1,549
Don Scott	$1,545
Olentangy Commons	$1,528
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,527
Woodstream	$1,521
Fifth by Northwest	$1,507
Foxbord	$1,472
Crosswoods	$1,454
The Gables	$1,451
Kendale	$1,433
Old Town East Columbus	$1,383
Holt - Alkire	$1,377
Springbourne	$1,315
Somerset	$1,310
Gould Park	$1,287
Strawberry Farms	$1,287
Mount Vernon	$1,283
Bridgeview	$1,283
Glenbrook	$1,235
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,229
Governours Square	$1,227
Scioto Woods	$1,221
Berwick Manor	$1,217
Devonshire	$1,200
Northern Woods	$1,200
Madison Mills	$1,191
Beechwold	$1,164
Northgate	$1,159
Broadleigh	$1,140
Parkview	$1,131
Sharon Heights	$1,112
Riverbend	$1,094
Lincoln Park West	$1,093
East Columbus City	$1,088
Cherry Creek	$1,086
Hilltop	$1,074
North Linden	$1,068
Woodward Park	$1,063
Northcrest	$1,060
Forest Park East	$1,054
Eastmoor	$1,045
Eastland	$1,044
Salem Village	$1,037
Walnut Hills	$1,010
Innis Gardens Village	$995
Framingham	$961
Franklin Park	$947
Millbrook	$929
Woodland Park	$838

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$1,845

Short North rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,845

$1,851

Arena District rent is 1% higher than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,851

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.