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Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Landlordme Homes serves the Gahanna area and rents single-family homes from owners in Columbus and Central Ohio under a master lease, handling tenant placement and maintenance, and also buys homes.
In their words: “We are professional landlords that specialize in renting residential properties in Central Ohio.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention clear communication, a smooth screening process and responsive, knowledgeable service.
Busch office
797 Busch Ct, Columbus, OH 43229
Housepitality, based in Columbus since 2015, manages single-family homes, furnished rentals and short-term rentals with tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance and accounting, and also offers real estate consulting and agency services.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention clean, comfortable homes in good locations and a kind, responsive host.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Worthington Property Management, a local family business serving the Columbus area, provides full-service management and leasing for rental homes in Worthington, Clintonville, Grandview and Columbus.
In their words: “We explain everything upfront and treat your property like our own.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a responsive, dependable and knowledgeable property manager who is easy to work with.
Swiss Property Management Group, based in Columbus, manages homes and apartments across Central Ohio, including Bexley, Gahanna, Hilliard, Dublin and Pickerington, with marketing, tenant screening, inspections, owner reporting and maintenance.
In their words: “We automate rent collection, enforce lease terms, and disburse earnings directly to your account, keeping your cash flow consistent and hassle-free.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention an understanding, caring staff that responds promptly and helps resolve issues.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Mantra Property Management serves the Columbus area, managing long-term and short-term rentals, converting properties to Airbnb rentals and offering pricing analysis.
In their words: “At Mantra PM, we specialize in comprehensive property management for both long-term rentals and short-term Airbnbs in Columbus, Ohio, ensuring a hassle-free experience for property owners.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a thorough, responsive team with simple, clear communication.
Crossroads Commerce Center office
750 Cross Pointe Rd Suite B, Columbus, OH 43230
RL Property Management, based in Gahanna, manages single-family and multi-family homes in greater Columbus, including Franklin County, Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Westerville and Worthington, with leasing, tenant screening, maintenance and rent evaluation.
In their words: “We invest in our owners and properties, ensuring residents are comfortable and renew their leases year after year.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick, courteous responses to maintenance requests and efficient, friendly inspections.
Patriarch Management, based in Columbus, manages single-family rental homes in the city, offering leasing and a resident portal for applications, documents and requests.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick, dependable maintenance and kind, responsive staff who keep renting simple.
Brewery District office
503 S Front St #240b, Columbus, OH 43215
Real Property Management Limestone Valor, part of the Real Property Management franchise, is based in Columbus and manages single-family homes in the city, with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance and evictions.
In their words: “We are 100% focused on providing quality residential property management service to property owners and residents.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention knowledgeable, professional service and a solid grasp of what investors need.
Far North office
100 E Campus View Blvd Ste 250 Ste 250, Columbus, OH 43235
Sterling Integrated Realty Services, based in Columbus, is a full-service real estate company that focuses on residential property management and leasing homes for owners, with a team of licensed Realtors.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention attentive, accommodating help with renting out, buying and finding homes.
True North Realty is an owner-operated property management firm based in Columbus that manages rental property for owners and offers personal attention to each client.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a responsive, professional and friendly team that is easy to work with.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Elite Property Management is listed as a property management company serving the Columbus area; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
Stratagem Management, based in Columbus, manages apartments for lease in Columbus and Delaware, handling tenant screening, leasing, maintenance and move-out inspections.
PMI Crossroads - Columbus, part of the PMI franchise, has an office in Upper Arlington and manages single-family homes, multifamily, commercial property and HOAs in Columbus, Canton and Akron.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, responsive and professional staff, including during lease renewals.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Doorstead serves the Columbus area, managing single-family homes with leasing, tenant screening and placement, rent collection and maintenance for homeowners who rent out their property.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Moving Forward Property Rentals manages rental homes in Columbus, handling leasing, rent readiness, maintenance coordination and resident communication, and also offers real estate brokerage and BRRRR investor education.
Steele Properties & Management is listed as a property management company with an office in Columbus; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
Town Center Property Management, based in Columbus, manages residential rentals for owners, with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance and financial reporting through an owner portal.
In their words: “With a dedicated team of professionals, we handle everything from tenant relations to maintenance and financial reporting.”
Downtown office
175 S 3rd St Office #200, Columbus, OH 43215
NCDG Realty & Property Management, with an office in Columbus, has offered property management since 2007, handling single-family homes, condos, HOAs, multifamily, retail and office property in Ohio, Michigan, Texas and California.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a professional, polite team, and owners say they are pleased with how their property is managed.
Barrington Group, based in Columbus, has built and revitalized multi-family communities since 1974, developing, renovating and managing apartment properties for residents and owners.
Equity House Enterprises, based in Columbus, manages residential rentals nationwide, acting between landlords and tenants with rent collection, tenant-landlord mediation and service dispatching through a contractor network.
In their words: “We act as the middle man between tenants and landlords, managing issues, collecting rent, and dispatching services on behalf of the landlord.”
MAKI Management is listed as a property management company with an office in Columbus; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
Mills Construction Group, based in Columbus, is a general contractor offering full-home renovations, investor turns and commercial build-outs, along with property management and maintenance for homes it works on.
In their words: “We'll keep it rented and keep it standing: maintenance, repairs, and the calls you'd rather not take.”
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Oakwood Properties of Ohio is listed as a property management company serving the Columbus area; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
Southern Station is listed as a property management company serving the Columbus area; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
Treplus Property Management, based in Columbus, operates apartments in the active adult rental market, handling lease-up, daily operations, rent collection, budgeting and accounting for owners.
In their words: “As developers and managers of our own communities, we understand the complexities of every stage—from pre-development through stabilization—and their impact on successful lease-up and long-term performance.”
VirtuePoint Realty, based in Columbus, is a residential property management company for single-family homes, small multi-family properties and income-based housing across Central Ohio, with leasing, inspections and owner and resident portals.
In their words: “We specialize in managing single-family homes and small multi-family properties across Central Ohio, delivering property management services that are transparent, proactive, and value-driven.”
Brookside Colony office
2500 Farmers Dr #250, Columbus, OH 43235
LINK Real Estate Group, founded in Columbus in 2015 as a multifamily management firm, manages apartments, condominium associations and HOAs in Greater Columbus, Ohio, Florida and Louisiana, with leasing, marketing and maintenance.
In their words: “Every condo and homeowner association is unique—we create custom management solutions as unique as your community.”
Evernest Property Management Ohio, part of the national Evernest brand, is based in Columbus and manages single-family homes, condos and small multifamily property, with marketing, leasing, maintenance, renovations and brokerage.
In their words: “We offer our clients an opportunity to expand their rental property portfolios in new markets and enjoy hands-off, out-of-state management.”
Mid Ohio Real Estate, based in Columbus, manages residential and commercial property in Central Ohio, offering leasing and an owner portal alongside real estate sales.
In their words: “For property owners, we offer a full range of management services for both residential and commercial properties.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a pleasant renting experience and helpful service from the staff.
Realty Solutions, a small family-owned brokerage in Upper Arlington, specializes in property management for residential and commercial property in Columbus and Central Ohio, alongside sales and investment consulting.
In their words: “Our Commercial and Investment Agents specialize in commercial sales as well as property management providing a one stop shop for investors looking to invest in real estate.”
The Barcus Company, incorporated in 1977 and based in Columbus, is a real estate management company handling apartments, affordable and senior housing and commercial property, with construction and troubled asset management.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe caring, professional staff who look after residents.
Buckeye Management Company is listed as a property management company with an office in Columbus; the available facts do not describe the properties it manages or the services it offers.
261 W Johnstown Rd #207, Columbus, OH 43230
Real Property Management Midwest, part of the Real Property Management franchise, has an office in Gahanna and manages single-family homes and apartments in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Louisville, KY.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention knowledgeable, personable staff, good market insight and relief from day-to-day rental work.
Blueprint Management Company, based in Columbus, provides single-family and multifamily rental housing in the city, handling leasing for its homes and apartments.
The University office
1733 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
All County® NEO Portfolio Property Management, based in Upper Arlington, manages single-family homes in Columbus and Cleveland, offering property management, leasing and rent collection.
In their words: “We manage residential properties by using proven methods that make owning rental properties more profitable.”
Patterson Merkle Management, based in Columbus, manages condominium communities, apartment complexes and commercial property in Central Ohio, handling budgeting, collections, payables, maintenance and board meetings.
In their words: “We manage condominium communities, commercial properties, and apartment complexes.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a friendly, caring team that looks after condominium communities.
Downtown office
370 S 5th St Ste 2, Columbus, OH 43215
Sawmill Road Management, founded in 1996 in Columbus, manages affordable housing, LIHTC communities and supportive housing in Columbus, Dayton, Springfield and Central and Western Ohio, with leasing, maintenance, compliance and resident services.
In their words: “Our seasoned team of 40-plus professionals excel in all aspects of affordable housing, from leasing, maintenance, compliance, resident support services, owner oversight and customer service.”
Heart and Home Property Management, based in Columbus, manages single-family homes and multifamily property in the city, with leasing and short-term rentals, alongside real estate sales.
Serves the Columbus area · no public office address, so no map pin
HomeRiver Group® Columbus, part of the national HomeRiver brand, serves the Columbus area, managing single-family and multi-family homes in Franklin, Delaware and Fairfield Counties, with leasing, renewals, maintenance and eviction assistance.
In their words: “HomeRiver’s multi-state footprint and unified national platform enable us to provide clients with a unique combination of dedicated local market expertise with centralized operations, asset management and reporting capabilities.”
Review summary: Reviewers often thank individual staff members for being helpful and making the process easy.
Myers Real Estate, opened in Grandview Heights in 1937, manages rental homes, HOAs, condominium associations and commercial property in Columbus, Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, alongside residential and commercial sales.
In their words: “Our accounting team will collect and manage all of the fees associated with your association and prepare timely monthly financial statements.”
Near East Side office
807 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
Beacon Property Management & Realty has operated in Columbus since 1988, managing single-family homes, apartments, condominium associations, commercial property and HUD properties across Central Ohio, with leasing, 24/7 maintenance and real estate sales.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, friendly staff and maintenance requests handled quickly.
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Rents in Columbus are $40 below the Franklin County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$39 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Columbus's typical asking rent is $40 (2.6%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Columbus is number 7 of 8 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Bexley, Blacklick Estates, Groveport, Obetz, Worthington. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $1,471 | +2.7% | 41 |
| Upper Arlington | $1,965 | +1.1% | 2 |
| Dublin | $1,732 | +2.0% | 8 |
| Powell | $2,480 | +7.9% | 4 |
| Lancaster | $1,226 | +4.1% | 4 |
| Mansfield | $852 | +5.8% | 3 |
| Beavercreek | $1,764 | +3.5% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 41 property management companies in Columbus, Franklin County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Dublin and Powell, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbus is $1,471 (September 2026); +2.7% over the past year and +23.0% over five years. About 55.9% of homes in Columbus are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 41 property management companies in Columbus, OH: 32 with an office in the city and 9 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbus was $1,471 a month in September 2026, +2.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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