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Upper Arlington, OH

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Quiet suburban life in the heart of Buckeye Country.

Suburb College Upscale Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Upper Arlington is an upscale Columbus suburb sandwiched between the Scioto River to the west and Ohio State University’s main campus to the east. Although in a prime position for residents to take advantage of all the resources, entertainment, and sporting events at Ohio State, Upper Arlington’s local vibe is largely free of any college-town craziness, leaning much more in the direction of suburban tranquility.

Primarily residential, the city enjoys a low crime rate and a top-notch public school system. Golf courses and large parks scattered around the community provide great opportunities for folks to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Nowhere in town is more than twenty minutes from downtown Columbus, making it highly convenient to get into the larger city for work or leisure anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper Arlington, OH is $1,444 for one bedroom, $1,897 for two bedrooms, and $2,445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Arlington has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,444/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,861/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,113/month
1,219 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,528/month
1,108 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Windermere Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

8
out of 10

Greensview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

465 Students

8
out of 10

Tremont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

686 Students

6
out of 10

Barrington Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

770 Students

5
out of 10

Jones Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

726 Students

8
out of 10

Hastings Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

709 Students

7
out of 10

Upper Arlington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,867 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens
  • Homestead Park
  • Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
  • Grange Insurance Audubon Center
  • Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Airports

  • John Glenn Columbus International
  • Rickenbacker International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.