← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Columbus, OH, over the past three years
Rent in Columbus, OH
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,450
1-year change
+2.4%
3-year change
+8.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.6%
Rents in Columbus rose +2.4%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.4% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Columbus, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,450 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,441 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,436 |
| May 2026 | $1,430 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,425 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,415 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,406 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,397 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,407 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,414 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,422 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,415 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,417 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,419 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,422 |
| May 2025 | $1,416 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,405 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,396 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,383 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,379 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,374 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,377 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,381 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,384 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,384 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,378 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,370 |
| May 2024 | $1,353 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,342 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,329 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,325 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,322 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,323 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,324 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,325 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,329 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,331 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,170 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,770 |
City typical rent × OH bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 43201 | $1,667 | +4.1% |
| 43202 | $1,597 | +3.7% |
| 43203 | $1,248 | +2.1% |
| 43204 | $1,392 | +0.4% |
| 43205 | $1,388 | +2.3% |
| 43206 | $1,729 | +4.7% |
| 43207 | $1,298 | +4.1% |
| 43211 | $1,289 | +2.2% |
| 43212 | $1,509 | +2.0% |
| 43214 | $1,641 | +1.7% |
| 43215 | $1,579 | +1.2% |
| 43219 | $1,314 | +6.2% |
| 43222 | $1,308 | – |
| 43223 | $1,373 | +6.6% |
| 43224 | $1,168 | +0.2% |
| 43227 | $1,542 | +5.8% |
| 43228 | $1,273 | 0.0% |
| 43229 | $1,335 | +3.7% |
| 43232 | $1,356 | +1.9% |
| 43235 | $1,436 | +3.0% |
| 43240 | $1,548 | +4.3% |
Negotiating a renewal in Columbus
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Columbus, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from 0.0% to +6.6%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.