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Explore apartments for rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.
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    385 West 2Nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43021
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    265 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,085+
    1 BED $1,300+
    2 BEDS $1,775+
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    730 Thurber Drive West, Columbus, OH 43215
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    2 BEDS $1,415
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    1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
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    190 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    STUDIO $1,207+
    1 BED $1,330+
    2 BEDS $1,799+
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    985 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,345+
    1 BED $1,445+
    2 BEDS $2,695+
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    565 W 1St Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,765+
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    65 S. Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,574
    2 BEDS $2,425+
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    115 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
    STUDIO $1,150+
    1 BED $1,265+
    2 BEDS $1,950+
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    684 Thurber Dr. West, Columbus, OH 43215
    1 BED $1,000+
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    51 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
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    1 BED $1,319
    2 BEDS $1,984
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    Healthy Rental Homes, Columbus, OH 43206
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    2 BEDS $735
    3 BEDS $775+
    4 BEDS $910
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Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have increased by 1.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,596 to $1,612.

Average rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

$1,612/mo Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is around $1,612.

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

    A share of 7% of apartments in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 12% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 43% of Downtown Columbus's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 33% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 3% of apartment rentals in Columbus are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 2% of apartment rentals in Columbus are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH (43%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Columbus, OH

    92 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    64 /100
    Good Transit
    85 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 64, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    Renting a house in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

    Houses for rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are usually located in non-central areas.

    Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH demographics

    • 16,407Total Population
    • 7,997 Female
      8,410 Male
    • 26Median Age

    In total, Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH has 16,407 residents, 7,997 women and 8,410 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Columbus’s population is 26.

    Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH households

    • 1,523 Family
      7,899 Non-family
    • 397 Children
      9,025 No Children
    • 9,422Total Number of Households
    • 1.12Average People Per Household
    • $58,960Median Household Income

    There is a total of 9,422 households in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH. Of these, 397 have children and 9,025 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,523 family households and 7,899 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Columbus is 1.12 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Columbus equals $58,960, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,458.

    Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 38% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 19% hold a Graduate Degree.