Columbus city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population711,644Pct. renter occupied50.85%
Males to females0.9462:1Avg. household size2.11
Avg. household income$37,897Families with kids under 1830.83%
Income above poverty57.85%Avg. age of rental structure38 yrs

Cities near Columbus

CityDistanceCityDistance
Bexley4.98 MilesBrice13.21 Miles
Whitehall8.60 MilesReynoldsburg14.71 Miles
Obetz9.80 MilesLockbourne14.93 Miles
Grove City10.06 MilesWesterville16.48 Miles
Gahanna11.62 MilesDublin17.17 Miles
Sedalia11.94 MilesAmlin17.56 Miles
Hilliard12.71 MilesCanal Winchester17.91 Miles
Groveport12.71 MilesNew Albany18.32 Miles
Galloway12.98 MilesPickerington18.50 Miles
Worthington13.02 MilesSummit Station18.82 Miles
Approximate driving distance from Columbus.

How to find apartments in Columbus, OH

Moving to Columbus, OH? You'll soon find it is a great place to work and live. To help get you acquainted with the city, here is some brief information and a guide to finding Columbus apartment rentals.

What to see and do in Columbus, Ohio

You'll have quite a bit to keep you busy if you rent an apartment in Columbus. You could spend quite a bit of time just taking in the architecture. Columbus is home to some fascinating buildings and homes, including the Wexner Building and the Ohio Statehouse, as well as many restored homes. Parks and outdoor attractions like the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Inniswood Metro Gardens, and the Chadwick Arboretum will entertain you on nice days. There are also several museums with exhibits showcasing history, art, sports, and science. Overall, there are many attractions for residents living in Columbus apartments.

Where to work in Columbus

In order to pay for your Columbus apartment rental, you'll need some sort of job. Luckily, you'll have lots of options. The finance industry employs a significant amount of Columbus apartment residents. Many well-known companies have their headquarters in Columbus, including White Castle, Limited Brands, Express, and Bob Evans Restaurant. Columbus is also home to two large universities, which means there are many jobs in education. Like job opportunities, Columbus apartments rentals are diverse and relatively easy to find.

Where to live in Columbus, OH

There is a Columbus apartment rental for everyone. If affordable Columbus apartments is what you're looking for, check the areas surrounding the universities, as well as the downtown area, where you'll find a high concentration of apartments for rent. You can find luxury Columbus apartment rentals downtown, as well, making the urban lifestyle an option for any budget or taste. For historic living options, check the Heritage District, which includes the neighborhoods of Livingston Park and Driving Park. North of downtown, you'll find the Short North, which features pubs, great dining, and unique shops. If you want to rent a Columbus apartment with a Victorian feel, check the neighborhood of Victorian Village.

Columbus zip codes

  • 43085
  • 43201
  • 43202
  • 43203
  • 43204
  • 43205
  • 43206
  • 43207
  • 43209
  • 43210
  • 43211
  • 43212
  • 43213
  • 43214
  • 43215
  • 43216
  • 43217
  • 43218
  • 43219
  • 43220
  • 43221
  • 43222
  • 43223
  • 43224
  • 43226
  • 43227
  • 43228
  • 43229
  • 43230
  • 43231
  • 43232
  • 43234
  • 43235
  • 43236
  • 43240
  • 43251
  • 43260
  • 43265
  • 43266
  • 43268
  • 43270
  • 43271
  • 43272
  • 43279
  • 43284
  • 43287
  • 43291
  • 43299

Neighborhoods in Columbus

  • Bexley
  • Brewery
  • Brice-Tussing
  • Clintonville
  • Downtown
  • Far North
  • Far South
  • Fort Columbus Airport
  • Franklinton
  • Greater Hilltop
  • Harrison West
  • Italian Village
  • McKinley Avenue Corridor
  • Milo Grogan
  • Near East
  • Near Southside
  • North Central
  • North Linden
  • Northeast
  • Northland
  • Northwest
  • Olentangy River Road
  • Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord
  • South Alum Creek
  • South Central Accord
  • South Linden
  • South Side
  • Southeast
  • Southside
  • Southwest
  • Tri-South
  • University
  • Upper Arlington
  • Victorican Village
  • Weinland Park
  • West Columbus Interim
  • Westland
  • Whitehall
  • Worthington
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Columbus rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$474$298$921
1 Bdrm$593$329$1,284
2 Bdrm$750$419$1,651
3 Bdrm$990$491$2,215
4 Bdrm$1,330$751$3,097

Columbus crime rates

Columbus crime rates are about 79% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes852 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes6,996 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index7,848 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Columbus demographics

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Languages spoken in Columbus

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Columbus transportation

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