Splitting rent with a roommate is one of the most reliable ways to afford more space in Columbus without stretching your budget. Recent market data puts the citywide average two-bedroom rent around $1,442 a month — split two ways, that's roughly $721 per person, well below what most renters pay for a studio or one-bedroom alone.

The Roommate Math: Why Splitting a 2BR Beats Renting Solo

A studio in Columbus currently averages around $982 a month and a one-bedroom around $1,216, according to recent RentCafe/Yardi Matrix data. Compare that to a two-bedroom at roughly $1,442 split between two people, and the roommate route comes out well ahead on a per-person basis — while also getting each renter significantly more overall living space than a studio or one-bedroom would offer alone.

What Roommates Should Look for in a Shared Apartment

•          1.5 baths instead of a single shared bathroom, so morning routines don't become a bottleneck

•          Similarly sized bedrooms, so neither roommate feels like they got the short end of the floor plan

•          In-unit or hookup laundry, so you're not coordinating a shared laundry schedule with a whole building

•          Extra storage — a basement, patio, or closet space — for gear that doesn't need to live in a shared living room

•          A management team that's responsive and easy to reach, since two names on a lease means twice the reason to want smooth communication

Kingshill Court's 2 Bedroom Townhouse

Kingshill Court Apartments offers a two bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse with a washer/dryer hookup, part of a rent range that runs from $905 to $1,575 a month across the whole community. Select units include a full basement and private patio — extra shared space that's genuinely useful when two people are splitting a home rather than just a bedroom. Every unit also comes with central air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and dedicated storage, and select units include water/trash and gas in the rent, which simplifies splitting utility costs down the middle.

Tips for Roommate Living in Columbus

•          Put the rent split, due dates, and who pays which utility in writing before you sign, even with a friend.

•          Ask whether both roommates need to qualify individually or as a household — leasing requirements vary by community.

•          Walk the unit together and agree on room assignments before move-in day, especially if bedrooms aren't identical in size.

•          Take advantage of on-site amenities like the pool and on-site laundry facilities as shared perks that don't add to either person's monthly bill.

Come See Kingshill Court for Yourself

Kingshill Court Apartments is located in the Woodward Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, close to I-71 and I-270 and right on the COTA bus line. Our friendly, professional on-site team is ready to help you find the floor plan that fits your budget and your life.

•          Call or text us: 614-885-7444

•          Email leasing: leasing@kingshillcourtapts.com

•          Visit us online: kingshillcourtapts.com

Pay rent and submit maintenance requests online, any time — leasing at Kingshill Court is built to be easy from application to move-in.