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ZIP 43205

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 12,618·Franklin County·95th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,491/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$474
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ZIP 43205 · $1,491
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,210/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
$17,892/yr
At $1,491/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43205 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,618
Median income
$60,181
Median age
34.9
Renters
62.7%
Age distribution
19.6%
30.7%
28.7%
12.1%
Under 1819.6%
18–3430.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6412.1%
65+8.9%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
44.5%
46.3%
White44.5%
Black46.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
22.3%
23.1%
44.8%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
37.3%
62.7%
Owner37.3%
Renter62.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43205 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,143 → $1,491
up 30.4%
Income
$44,157 → $60,181
up 36.3%
Population
12,343 → 12,618
up 2.2%
Renter share
65% → 62.7%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 44.8%
+7.6 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.9
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 43205 in Columbus, OH has shifted from $1,143 to $1,491, up 30.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,157 in 2021 to $60,181 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 43205 in Columbus, OH adding about 275 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 65% to 62.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.2% to 44.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 43205 in Columbus, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43205 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,491/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($60,181/yr), ZIP 43205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43205 (Columbus, OH) is $1,491. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43205's median rent of $1,491/mo is $474 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43205 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43205 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #95 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,491/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in ZIP 43205. The local median household income is $60,181/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43205?

Rent in ZIP 43205 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 43205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43205 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,491/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($60,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43205 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 43205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.7% of ZIP 43205 households are renters, while 37.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43205 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43205 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,491/mo, it's $35 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,491/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 43205's median household income ($60,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43205 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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