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Gallery Hop, walkable restaurant corridor, bars, most desirable urban neighborhood; 1BR $1,400–1,900
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Short North, Columbus
Gallery Hop, walkable restaurant corridor, bars, most desirable urban neighborhood; 1BR $1,400–1,900
Columbus Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,180/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,480/mo
Median home price
$265K
Avg utilities
$140/mo
City-wide medians. Short North rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Columbus breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Columbus
Compare Short North with other popular areas.
German Village
Historic brick streets, bookstores, beer gardens, beautiful homes; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Clintonville
Tree-lined streets, independent businesses, established families, walkable village; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Italian Village / Olde Towne East
Rapidly gentrifying, close to Short North, bungalows, affordable; 1BR $1,000–1,400
Dublin / Worthington
Safe suburbs, top-rated schools, tech company offices, family-oriented; 1BR $1,200–1,600
New Albany
Master-planned, best public schools in Ohio, Intel campus adjacent; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Grandview Heights
Walkable small suburb adjacent to Columbus, restaurants, young families; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Short North a good neighborhood in Columbus?
Gallery Hop, walkable restaurant corridor, bars, most desirable urban neighborhood; 1BR $1,400–1,900
What is the rent in Short North, Columbus?
Columbus citywide median 1BR rent is $1,180/mo. Short North pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Columbus often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Short North in Columbus known for?
Gallery Hop, walkable restaurant corridor, bars, most desirable urban neighborhood; 1BR $1,400–1,900
How does Short North compare to other Columbus neighborhoods?
Short North is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Columbus. Other options include German Village, Clintonville, Italian Village / Olde Towne East.
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