Cost of Living in Columbus, Ohio: How Far Your Rent Dollar Goes
If you're relocating to Columbus from a more expensive market, it's worth understanding exactly how much further your money goes here — not just in rent, but across the board.
The Overall Picture
Columbus's overall cost of living runs about 7% below the national average. Housing is the biggest driver of that gap, also sitting roughly 7% below the national average, with a citywide median rent around $1,370 to $1,490 a month depending on the source. Transportation costs run about 8% below the national average too, while groceries are close to the national number — only about 1% higher.
Where Columbus Really Stands Out
Healthcare is where the savings are most dramatic: costs run roughly 19% below the national average, from routine doctor visits to prescription costs. For anyone budgeting a full household move, that's a category worth factoring in alongside rent.
What This Means Rent-Wise
Citywide average rent in Columbus currently falls somewhere between $1,370 and $1,490 a month depending on the data source, with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,223 and two-bedrooms around $1,445. Against that backdrop, a starting rent of $875 — with electric included — sits well below even Columbus's own already-affordable baseline.
The Continent French Quarter: Affordable Within an Affordable City
Rent ranges from $875 to $1,500 a month across six floor plans, all with electric included, off-street parking, and a location minutes from I-71.
Floor Plans & Rent
• One Bedroom, One Bath Suite (the Sulu floor plan)
• Two Bedroom, One Bath
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite (the Caribbean floor plan)
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse (the Coral floor plan)
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite with washer/dryer hookup
• Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse with washer/dryer hookup
Schedule Your Tour
If you're comparing Columbus to a pricier market, come see just how far your budget can go here.
Call: 614-985-1950
Learn more: continentfrenchquarter.com
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