Rents in the Columbus, Ohio metro are trending higher as 2025 comes to a close, setting the market apart from many large metros still seeing declines.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that while the national rental market continues to cool, Columbus is experiencing renewed upward pressure.
For renters, that means less relief than in other Midwestern markets, even as affordability remains a central concern.
Columbus rents rise, adding pressure at the margins
Columbus posted a 1.3% year-over-year increase in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November…