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Apartments in Downtown Columbus

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$1,899
W 1st Ave 198-202 ONYX
198 W 1st Ave Columbus, OH
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$1,100 - 1,250
W 2nd Ave 125 TNR
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125 W 2nd Ave Columbus, OH
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$1,600
W Starr Ave 42 NCR
42 W Starr Ave Columbus, OH
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$1,945
467 S 22nd
Columbus, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,145
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245 East 2nd Avenue Columbus, OH
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$795
1075 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,760
962-964 N High St
Columbus, OH
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$1,100
970-972 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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$795
1075 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH
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$1,215 - 2,165
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324 E 2nd Ave Columbus, OH
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$1,200
968-970 N. High St
970 N High St Columbus, OH
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$2,150
656 Gilbert St
Columbus, OH
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,347
Remodeled 4 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom
81 Meek Ave Columbus, OH
4 BR | Available Now
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The Carraige House
162-164 S Ohio Ave Columbus, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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32
$1,849
38 Rodgers Ave
Columbus, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,100
543 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,095
Dimora
24-26 E 2nd Ave Columbus, OH
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,000
999 N High St
Columbus, OH
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$1,394
Waived $100 Admin Fee Call Today! Remodeled Large 3 Bedroom With 1st Flr Laundry
76 Rodgers Ave Columbus, OH
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$1,210 - 1,325
Village West Apartments
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884 Thurber Drive West Columbus, OH
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$1,700
233-235 E 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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Italian Village
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$1,195
948-954 Delaware Ave
Columbus, OH
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Victorian Village
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$1,799
186 Dakota Ave
Columbus, OH
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$2,499
167 Thurman Ave
Columbus, OH
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$1,950
Merion Village 2-bed, 1.5 Bath
1061 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH
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$995
Spacious Village Brick Townhouse
474-482 Stewart Ave Columbus, OH
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$1,374 - 2,374
The Barrett
345 E. Deshler Ave. Columbus, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,364
The Barrett Apartment
345 E. Deshler Ave. Columbus, OH
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$1,089 - 1,189
The Barrett
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345 E. Deshler Ave Columbus, OH
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Remodeled 3 Bdr 2.5 Ba House Near Children's Hospital
807 Gilbert St Columbus, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown Columbus on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 330 apartments available near Downtown Columbus.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown Columbus?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown Columbus is around $1,195 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown Columbus is around $1,436 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown Columbus is around $1,875 per month.

How many apartments are available in Columbus, OH on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 48,321 apartments available in Columbus.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbus is around $1,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus is around $1,240 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus is around $1,400 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Columbus, OH?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, the average rent price is $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Columbus, OH?

Based on average rent prices in Columbus, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $40,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Columbus, OH

Downtown Columbus Neighborhood Summary

Want to live in the center of it all? Then Downtown Columbus is the place for you! Find a gorgeous renovated loft or buy out an old townhouse. No matter where you decide to live in this neighborhood, everything is only a short walk away. Though you might be in the center of the city, a little slice of the country is not far away. The Pearl Market is the city’s biggest farmer’s market, offering great food, fresh produce, and locally made crafts. Downtown’s most distinguishing feature is the Scioto Mile, consisting of 145 acres of parklands situated along the gorgeous riverfront. This includes not only of lush greenery, but also of outdoor concert spaces, outdoor climbing wall, and a huge interactive fountain. One of the downtown Parks – Columbus Commons – is the center of many outdoor events, including free Shakespeare performances in the summer. You can also venture into the close by Arena and Brewery Districts, which contain the football stadium (Columbus’ lifeblood) and Columbus’ finest nightlife.

Columbus:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Columbus Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Columbus rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Columbus and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Columbus average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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$1,160
$780
$390
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1 BR       2 BR

Columbus Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Columbus rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -1.49% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Columbus one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,318.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Columbus experienced a -0.28% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Columbus two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,447.0.

December Prices: Columbus vs. Surrounding Areas

Plain City, OH
New Albany, OH
Dublin, OH
Columbus, OH
Westerville, OH
Hilliard, OH
Galloway, OH
Gahanna, OH
$1,509
$1,499
$1,460
$1,338
$1,199
$1,156
$1,018
$973
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Columbus and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Columbus over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 1 of the Columbus suburb increased last month. On the other hand, 6 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Westerville, OH .

  • Rent decreased in Dublin, OH, Galloway, OH, New Albany, OH, Hilliard, OH, Plain City, OH, Gahanna, OH.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Columbus.

  • 4 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Columbus.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Columbus vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Columbus Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Columbus over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Columbus average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Columbus one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Columbus and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Columbus and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Columbus, OH $1,338.0 -1.62% $1,451.0 0.14%
Dublin, OH $1,460.0 -2.54% $2,094.0 -1.18%
Westerville, OH $1,199.0 0.08% $1,541.0 0.39%
Galloway, OH $1,018.0 0.00% $1,227.0 0.00%
New Albany, OH $1,499.0 -2.98% $2,019.0 0.75%
Hilliard, OH $1,156.0 -3.43% $1,750.0 -2.24%
Plain City, OH $1,509.0 -2.46% $2,279.0 0.75%
Gahanna, OH $973.0 -0.21% $1,256.0 0.00%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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