RENT Magazine Q2'25

THE RENTAL RADAR

WHERE TO INVEST NEXT Columbus, Ohio

Avg. Columbus Rent is $ 1,303

Avg. Nationwide Rent is $ 2,045

4.8 % Unemployment rate

Major companies: Abercrombie & Fitch (3100 emp), Big Lots (1700 emp), Bath & Body Works (3700 emp), Amazon (coming soon), Nationwide Insurance (16,000 emp), Victoria’s Secret (4500 emp), Cardinal Health (8700 emp)

Avg. 92.3% occupancy In the past 12 months

3.1 % rental growth in past 12 months

Columbus has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. several factors due to a swelling population (the biggest age group being 25-29 year olds), reasonable cost of living (avg. Rent is $1,303/mo), and ongoing economic expansion (major investments from Amazon and Intel). Why Invest in Columbus

Let’s explore Columbus, OH with some fun facts!

Abraham Lincoln was in Columbus when he found out he was elected President

OREO cookies were born in Columbus

You can find a bronze statue of Arnold Scharzenegger downtown

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