Columbus isn’t just a hot housing market — it’s one of the most affordable for renters, too.
That’s what we found digging through new data from Realtor.com, which ranked Columbus as the No. 2 most affordable market for renters in February 2023. According to the data, the average rent price in Columbus is $1,175.
For comparison, Cincinnati also made its way in the top 10 at No. 4. Its average rent price last month was $1,233. Other notable cities on the list include Oklahoma City at No. 1, with rent rates at $980 per month.
Still not feeling great about Columbus prices? Take a look at the national averages, with affordability predicted to worsen in 2023.
- Overall median rent: $1,716
- Studio: $1,463
- One-bedroom: $1,621
- Two-bedroom: $1,890
