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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Short North is $1,857 per month, a 3.67% decrease from last years average of $1,928.

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 40% 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: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short North is $1,857, a 3.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,928.

One-bedroom apartments provide 746 square feet for $1,595, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,373 offer 1,143 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,857	877 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,595	746 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,373	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 3.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,928 to $1,857.

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

The largest share of rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH (40%) 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?

Franklin Park $853/month

Millbrook $933/month

Woodland Park $938/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,350/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short North?

Short North $1,857/month

Greenbriar Farm $1,962/month

Indianola Terrace $2,870/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	$2,870
Greenbriar Farm	$1,962
Short North	$1,857
Weinland Park	$1,857
Peach District	$1,849
Arena District	$1,781
River South	$1,734
Brewery District	$1,674
Trouville	$1,674
Dexter Falls	$1,673
Olentangy Commons	$1,639
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,627
Columbus City Center	$1,622
Dennison Place	$1,618
Don Scott	$1,581
Harrison West	$1,577
Fifth by Northwest	$1,575
Preserve	$1,575
North Clintonville	$1,563
Polaris	$1,545
Franklinton	$1,529
Italian Village	$1,527
The Gables	$1,525
Brookside Colony	$1,507
Scioto Trace	$1,503
Crosswoods	$1,502
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,495
Sawmill Ravines	$1,470
Woodstream	$1,442
Foxbord	$1,432
Slate Hill	$1,401
Springbourne	$1,393
Old Town East Columbus	$1,387
Holt - Alkire	$1,361
Kendale	$1,336
Mount Vernon	$1,328
Beechwold	$1,283
Strawberry Farms	$1,281
Somerset	$1,279
Gould Park	$1,267
Bridgeview	$1,259
Discovery District	$1,243
Lincoln Park West	$1,231
Northgate	$1,224
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,209
Madison Mills	$1,204
Devonshire	$1,200
Northern Woods	$1,197
Governours Square	$1,195
Berwick Manor	$1,168
Parkview	$1,156
Sharon Heights	$1,155
Glenbrook	$1,149
Riverbend	$1,139
Eastmoor	$1,113
North Linden	$1,090
Broadleigh	$1,079
Cherry Creek	$1,070
Hilltop	$1,064
Salem Village	$1,056
East Columbus City	$1,052
Forest Park East	$1,046
Eastland	$1,044
Northcrest	$1,036
Woodward Park	$1,025
Framingham	$1,024
Innis Gardens Village	$943
Woodland Park	$938
Millbrook	$933
Franklin Park	$853

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$1,857

Short North rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,857

$1,781

Arena District rent is 4% lower than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,781

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.