Issue No. 1 · October 13, 2026
The intelligent guide to renting in Columbus.
Rent trends, Section 8 updates, affordability, and the future of mobility, for central Ohio landlords and discerning tenants.
Rent Pulse
Asking rents are softening into winter. CMHA payment standards jumped Oct. 1.
Affordability Index
How rent compares with local incomes, and how we measure it.
Applications
The rental application process, from both sides of the table.
Tenant Playbook
Find the best properties and present yourself as the applicant landlords choose.
Mobility & the Future
Robotaxi Tracker: where Tesla runs today, and what Ohio needs first.
Neighborhoods
Short North, German Village, and Dublin.