Columbus market rental trends report

Over the past 3–6 months, rental prices in Columbus have edged upward slightly, climbing from approximately $1,495 in January to about $1,500 by March 2025. This modest rise is largely fueled by a persistent shortage of available units and increasing costs—such as higher construction and maintenance expenses—as developers and landlords adjust to tighter supply dynamics and elevated operating costs. The current median rent in the region stands at around $1,500 per month.

Cincinnati

Over the past 3–6 months, rent growth in Cincinnati has largely plateaued, with modest increases of 0.3% through early 2025 after a period of significant gains. This stabilization is largely due to a surge in new apartment construction that has eased vacancy constraints and brought more rental options to market, prompting landlords to keep rent growth in check. Despite this leveling-off, median asking rent remains strong at $1,460.

Apartment listings

Below are some recent listing examples.

Library Park

• Studio/1 Bath
• 464 sq. ft.
• Rent: $1,196

The Ethan

• 1 Bed/1 Bath
• 684sq. ft.
• Rent: $1,250

Seneca

• 2 Beds/2 Baths
• 787 sq. ft.
• Rent: $1,490

Heritage

• 3 Beds/2 Baths
• 1,075 sq. ft.
• Rent: $1,768

(Data sourced from Apartments.com)