What is the average apartment size in Polaris, Columbus, OH?

The average size for a Polaris, Columbus, OH apartment is 907 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Polaris?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Polaris is $1,530 per month, a 2.12% increase from last years average of $1,498.

What is the average apartment size in Polaris?

The typical apartment in Polaris offers about 907 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Polaris, Columbus, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Polaris?

The typical rent budget in Polaris ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Polaris?

In Polaris, 72% of households rent while 28% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Polaris is $1,530, a 2.12% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,498.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,359, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,675 offer 1,070 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,351 sq ft) for $2,059, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Polaris, Columbus, OH

Last updated: April 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,530	907 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,359	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,675	1,070 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,059	1,351 sq. ft.

Polaris, Columbus, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Polaris, Columbus, OH have increased by 2.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,498 to $1,530.

What's the typical rent budget in Polaris, Columbus, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Polaris, Columbus, OH (65%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Polaris, Columbus, OH?

2,585 or 72% of the households in Polaris, Columbus, OH are renter-occupied while 1,013 or 28% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Polaris?

Franklin Park $886/month

Broad Lawn $887/month

Millbrook $896/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,337/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Polaris?

West Campus $2,050/month

Indianola Terrace $2,836/month

Indianola Forest $4,056/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Columbus, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Indianola Forest	$4,056
Indianola Terrace	$2,836
West Campus	$2,050
Greenbriar Farm	$1,934
Weinland Park	$1,863
Short North	$1,833
Peach District	$1,822
Arena District	$1,756
River South	$1,708
Trouville	$1,668
Dexter Falls	$1,649
Brewery District	$1,649
Olentangy Commons	$1,627
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,613
Columbus City Center	$1,590
Don Scott	$1,590
Preserve	$1,557
Harrison West	$1,556
Fifth by Northwest	$1,556
North Clintonville	$1,542
Polaris	$1,530
The Gables	$1,522
Italian Village	$1,507
Franklinton	$1,507
Brookside Colony	$1,489
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,488
Scioto Trace	$1,478
Crosswoods	$1,474
Sawmill Ravines	$1,467
Foxbord	$1,457
Woodstream	$1,456
Slate Hill	$1,392
Old Town East Columbus	$1,367
Holt - Alkire	$1,355
Springbourne	$1,352
Kendale	$1,322
Clinton Estates	$1,305
Brookhollow	$1,305
Mount Vernon	$1,304
Worthington Village North	$1,278
Somerset	$1,274
Beechwold	$1,268
Bridgeview	$1,257
Strawberry Farms	$1,256
South Clintonville	$1,254
Gould Park	$1,251
Discovery District	$1,249
Lincoln Park West	$1,242
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,203
Madison Mills	$1,202
Governours Square	$1,192
Devonshire	$1,191
Northern Woods	$1,186
Golfview Woods	$1,183
Northgate	$1,180
Scioto Woods	$1,175
Berwick Manor	$1,164
Westgate	$1,151
Parkview	$1,147
Sharon Heights	$1,145
Glenbrook	$1,140
Walnut Creek	$1,136
Riverbend	$1,135
Eastmoor	$1,109
North Linden	$1,087
Leawood	$1,087
Broadleigh	$1,076
East Columbus City	$1,075
Shady Lane	$1,068
Cherry Creek	$1,066
Walnut Hills	$1,062
Northcrest	$1,062
Hilltop	$1,061
Riverview	$1,056
Appian	$1,055
Busch	$1,054
Salem Village	$1,053
Hyde Park	$1,048
Forest Park East	$1,047
Eastland	$1,046
Framingham	$1,034
Woodward Park	$1,022
Pine Hills	$1,018
Beaumont	$998
Innis Gardens Village	$941
Millbrook	$896
Broad Lawn	$887
Franklin Park	$886

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Polaris is 45% higher than in Appian

$1,530

Polaris rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,530

$1,055

Appian rent is 31% lower than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,055

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Polaris apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.