Rent Trends for Apartments in Columbus

February 2026

Bedroom count	Columbus	vs Last Month
Studio	$997	up 3.10%
1 Bedroom	$1,150	down 0.35%
2 Bedroom	$1,400	No change
3 Bedroom	$1,775	up 1.43%
4 Bedroom	$2,323	down 3.01%

Median rent as of February 15, 2026

This February, we've analyzed our 3,204 listings in Columbus to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Columbus median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.

The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 0.20% to $997, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 0.09% to $1,150.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Columbus

PadMapper has 3,204 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Columbus. Specifically, 148 studio apartments, 821 one-bedroom apartments, 1,224 two-bedroom apartments, 531 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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