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ZIP 43203

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 8,618·Franklin County·135th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,341/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$624
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43203 · $1,341
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,092/yr
At $1,341/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.3% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43203 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,618
Median income
$47,572
Median age
33.5
Renters
68.9%
Age distribution
24.1%
29.9%
23.9%
13.2%
Under 1824.1%
18–3429.9%
35–5423.9%
55–649%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
31.4%
54.9%
White31.4%
Black54.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian2.1%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
24.9%
31.5%
33.1%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
31.1%
68.9%
Owner31.1%
Renter68.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43203 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,797 → $47,572
up 22.6%
Population
9,144 → 8,618
down 5.8%
Renter share
69.3% → 68.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 33.1%
+8.4 pts
Median age
32.2 → 33.5
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $38,797 in 2021 to $47,572 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.8% since 2021, moving from about 9,144 residents to roughly 8,618. College-educated residents now make up 33.1% of adults here, versus 24.7% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 43203

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43203 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,341/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($47,572/yr), ZIP 43203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43203 (Columbus, OH) is $1,341. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43203's median rent of $1,341/mo is $624 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43203 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43203 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #135 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,341/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,341/mo in ZIP 43203. The local median household income is $47,572/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43203?

Rent in ZIP 43203 has increased 14.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43203 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,341/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($47,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43203 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 43203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.9% of ZIP 43203 households are renters, while 31.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43203 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43203 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,341/mo, it's $115 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,341/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 43203's median household income ($47,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43203 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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