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242 W 9th Ave

Columbus, OH 43201 - Franklin County

Townhouse

4 beds

2 baths

No pets

In-unit laundry

About 242 W 9th Ave

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse at 242 W 9th Ave in Columbus, OH 43201 rents for $1,600 a month.

242 W. 9th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201. OSU Fall. 4 bedroom, 2 bath townhome with appliances, dishwasher, central air, washer and dryer provided. No Pets.

108 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 19 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026

Managed by: 1st Place Realty · (614) 429-0960

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Townhouse
Rental Fee:	$1,600
Bedrooms:	4 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	No
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	August 6, 2027
ID:	84013704

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $1,600 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

How the Rent Compares

At $1,600 a month, this townhouse is well below the typical rent for 4+ bedroom houses and townhouses in Columbus (about $3,200).

From 106 houses and townhouses with four or more bedrooms listed in Columbus on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$3,200Typical rent for 4+ bedroom houses and townhouses in Columbus

$2,180–$5,370Middle half of their rents

46 daysAverage time they have been listed

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4 bedrooms

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With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $64,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 4-bedroom rental priced at $1,600 per month.

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Townhouse for rent

$1,600

Deposit $1,600 · All fees

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Property managed by:

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242 W 9th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 - Townhouse for Rent

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