What's the average rent in Columbus, OH?

Rental Market Trends in Columbus, OH

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,487 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,487

0.9%$13 increase month-over-month

-0.9%-$13 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,918

APARTMENTS

$1,230

HOUSES

$2,000

TOWNHOUSES

$1,495

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Columbus, OH at $1,230 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,000 per month. Townhomes average $1,495 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,149
2 Bedrooms	$1,395
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$1,487

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Columbus, OH is $1,149 per month, followed by $1,395 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$925
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,675
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,495

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Columbus, OH is $925 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,675 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,075
2 Bedrooms	$1,290
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,075 per month, followed by $1,290 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,025
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$1,978
4 Bedrooms	$2,416
All	$2,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Columbus, OH is $1,025 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,978 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,416 for a 4 bedroom house.