Uptown District

Columbus, OH

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Uptown District - Columbus, OH

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From theatres to breweries, this trendy neighborhood has it all

Artistic Entertainment Urban Historic Nightlife Breweries

Adjacent to Downtown Columbus, the city’s Uptown District is a historic hub featuring the best of bars, restaurants, theatres, and riverfront parks. Situated along the Scioto River, Columbus’s Uptown District is home to Bicentennial Park, known for the Scioto Mile Fountain, an amphitheater, and Milestone 229, a glass-enclosed restaurant overlooking the fountains. Uptown District also features the Cultural Arts Center, the Ohio Statehouse, and the Columbus Commons, a green space offering seasonal events, cafes, gardens, and more.

Aside from the beautiful parks and historic architecture, residents love catching a live performance at both the Ohio Theatre and Palace Theatre, ornate local treasures. The small businesses in this community are thriving, ranging from breweries and bars to local art galleries and eclectic restaurants. Check out Elevator Brewery and Draught House or Pins Mechanical Co. for great eats and cold drinks. Columbus’s Uptown District offers an array of apartment communities, from industrial to modern, so there’s something for everyone in this urban neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Uptown District is $1,151 for a studio, $1,507 for one bedroom, $2,476 for two bedrooms, and $4,920 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown District has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,151/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 771 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,507/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,341 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,476/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,791 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,920/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
  • Grange Insurance Audubon Center
  • Scioto Audubon Metro Park
  • Kelton House Museum & Garden
  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden

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.