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4312 Westport Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, OH
What is the average rent in Columbus, OH?
$1,138/month
Average Rent
665 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,138 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in Columbus more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbus, you can expect to pay about $1,008 per month for a studio, $1,138 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,322 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,530 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Columbus, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Columbus, OH
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
13%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?
Based on current rent prices, Greater Hilltop, Bexley/Whitehall and Clintonville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?
Based on current rent prices, Jeffrey Park, Discovery District and Milo-Grogan are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus.
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Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Columbus with the most apartments available are Downtown Columbus, Northeast Columbus and Dublin/Hilliard .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus, OH?
Because the average rent in Columbus is $1,138, you’ll want to make about $3,793 per month or $45,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Columbus, OH is 5.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbus is 8.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,008 - $1,530. You can expect to pay 2.5% more for groceries, 1.4% more for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.
How does Columbus, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Columbus, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$769/month
$856/month
One Bedroom
$998/month
$943/month
Two Bedroom
$1,239/month
$1,223/month
Three Bedroom
$1,525/month
$1,434/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.