Forest Park East, Columbus, OH—43229

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH is $1,450, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH is studios: $835, 1-bedrooms: $970, 2-bedrooms: $1,170, 3-bedrooms: $1,990, 4-bedrooms: $2,460. The most common rental property sizes in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 51.3% and 27.3% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Forest Park East, Columbus, OH has a population of 54,200, which has remained stable by 1.0% over the past 5 years. Forest Park East, Columbus, OH is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.8% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Forest Park East, Columbus, OH is a predominantly black area, with 43.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH is white, making up 32.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 27.4% of the population in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH, and this percentage has increased by 20.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH under the Section 8 program is 6.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Forest Park East, Columbus, OH, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.