What's the average rent in Columbus, OH?

Rental Market Trends in Columbus, OH

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Columbus, OH is $1,495 per month, which is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,495

-0.2%-$3 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,889

APARTMENTS

$1,437

HOUSES

$2,000

TOWNHOUSES

$1,550

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Columbus, OH at $1,437 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,000 per month. Townhomes average $1,550 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,157
2 Bedrooms	$1,375
3 Bedrooms	$1,775
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$1,495

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Columbus, OH is $1,157 per month, followed by $1,375 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,775 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$975
2 Bedrooms	$1,375
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,550

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Columbus, OH is $975 per month, followed by $1,375 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,520
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,520 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$2,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Columbus, OH is $1,095 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom house.