Apartment List puts Columbus’s median one-bedroom rent at $1,120 a month in October 2026 and its two-bedroom at $1,341. This is a short guide: I could not verify Ohio State’s 2026–27 residence hall rates, so I have not quoted any.
Details come from Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. Its medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms. Ohio State’s housing rate pages were blocked to my tools, so check housing.osu.edu for current room and meal plan prices.
Private rental in Columbus
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,120 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,341 a month |
| Overall median | $1,298, down 0.3% in a year |
| Change so far in 2026 | Up 3.6% over the first nine months |
Apartment List says Columbus’s overall median is 6.5% below the national median. I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Columbus
What is the median rent in Columbus?
$1,120 for a one-bedroom and $1,341 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
How much do Ohio State residence halls cost?
I could not verify the 2026–27 rates. Check Ohio State’s housing rates page directly.
Comparing Midwest options? See our guides to student accommodation in Ann Arbor, West Lafayette and Pittsburgh, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
