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ZIP 43235

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 44,589·Franklin County·110th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,440/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$525
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ZIP 43235 · $1,440
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,690/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
$17,280/yr
At $1,440/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43235 (Columbus, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,589
Median income
$86,666
Median age
37.4
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
20.9%
25.4%
27.2%
16.6%
Under 1820.9%
18–3425.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6410%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.9%
White72.9%
Black8%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian8.9%
Other4%
Education (25+)
15.1%
23.7%
57.6%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43235 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,127 → $1,440
up 27.8%
Income
$77,215 → $86,666
up 12.2%
Population
44,036 → 44,589
up 1.3%
Renter share
45.3% → 49.6%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
58.7% → 57.6%
-1.1 pts
Median age
36 → 37.4
+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 43235 in Columbus, OH has climbed by $313 per month, settling near $1,440 after starting the period at $1,127. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,215 in 2021 to $86,666 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 44,036 to 44,589 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 49.6% of households rent today, against 45.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 43235 in Columbus, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43235 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,440/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($86,666/yr), ZIP 43235 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 43235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43235 (Columbus, OH) is $1,440. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43235's median rent of $1,440/mo is $525 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43235 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43235 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #110 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,440/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,440/mo in ZIP 43235. The local median household income is $86,666/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43235?

Rent in ZIP 43235 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43235 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,440/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($86,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43235 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of ZIP 43235 households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43235 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43235 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,440/mo, it's $16 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,440/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 43235's median household income ($86,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43235 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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