The Columbus multifamily market emerged as one of the country\u2019s top performers, thanks to balanced fundamentals and healthy demand during the first half of 2025, according\u00a0to the latest Yardi Matrix Columbus multifamily market report. Average advertised asking rents were up 0.6% on a trailing three-month basis, to $1,375, clocking in at three ti es the 0.2% U.S. growth rate, as reported in the national multifamily outlook<\/strong><\/a>. Year-over-year, Columbus rent gains reached 3.9%, second only to Chicago (4.1%) among Yardi Matrix\u2019s top 30 metros. The metro\u2019s employment growth was up 1.0% as of May, 20 basis points above the national rate. Professional and business services led gains, accounting for 6,500 of the 18,400 net positions added.<\/p>\n