Columbus Multifamily Market Report

Class A rentals face record-high supply pressure. Among major Midwest markets, Columbus expects the largest number of new residents through in-migration this year as over 15,700 people move to the metro on net. Consistent population growth will likely boost rental demand in the long-run; however, a substantial construction pipeline will create some headwinds near-term. Completions in 2023 will reach their highest level seen since at least 2000, and another 9,200 units are underway with delivery dates stretching into 2025. Metro vacancy, particularly in the Class A segment, may rise as a result of rapid stock expansion and new competition. As company developments with high-paying positions come to completion — such as Intel’s semiconductor factories and Microsoft and Google’s data centers — top-tier property fundamentals will likely stabilize.