Rent Trends for Apartments in Columbus

August 2026

Bedroom count	Columbus	vs Last Month
Studio	$1,098	up 5.78%
1 Bedroom	$1,179	down 1.67%
2 Bedroom	$1,350	down 1.39%
3 Bedroom	$1,740	down 0.57%
4 Bedroom	$2,275	down 3.19%

Median rent as of August 23, 2026

This August, we've analyzed our 2,679 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 0.18% to $1,098, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.84% to $1,179.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Columbus

PadMapper has 2,679 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Columbus. Specifically, 104 studio apartments, 722 one-bedroom apartments, 1,053 two-bedroom apartments, 442 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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