City
Average Rent in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is a city in Ohio. It ranks #118 out of 389 for places to rent. Columbus is in
the counties of
Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County and the metropolitan area of
Columbus, OH MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Columbus includes 40 zip codes, no sections, 44 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Columbus is $1,501 which represents an increase of 0.13% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Columbus to rent places is 43017 with an average rent of $2,587. The least expensive zip code in Columbus to rent places is 43229 with an average rent of $1,116.
The most expensive neighborhood in Columbus to rent places is Indianola Forest with an average rent of $3,920. The least expensive neighborhood in Columbus to rent places is Hamilton Park with an average rent of $851.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Columbus currently stands at $1,501.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 43201, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,763. This represents a difference of +17% when compared to Columbus.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Ohio, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,372, showing a less expensive of -9% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +24% when compared to the rent in Columbus.
$1,501
Columbus
VS$1,763
+17%
43201, zip
$1,372
-9%
OH, state
$1,859
+24%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
Zip Codes in Columbus, OH
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
43017$2,587
43054$2,536
43085$2,400
43004$2,374
43137$2,302
43240$2,297
43221$2,113
43109$2,013
43026$1,782
43206$1,768
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Indianola Forest$3,920
Northwood Park$2,441
Iuka Ravine$2,229
Victorian Village$2,202
Harrison West$1,940
West Scioto$1,844
Far Northwest$1,839
Rocky Fork-Blacklick$1,814
University District$1,791
German Village$1,762
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
South Side$1,157
South Linden$1,102
Northland$1,100
Mid East$1,083
Livingston Avenue Area$1,083
East Columbus$1,066
North Linden$1,047
Bryden Road$977
Olentangy West$977
Hamilton Park$851
