Ohio Cities Lead in Apartment Construction Boom

See which cities are building the most apartments — and what it means for renters

Ohio cities like Columbus are seeing their highest multifamily permit approvals in five years. halbergman/Getty Images Some cities reported growing multifamily permit rates, meaning more apartments for renters. The uptick is beating a national trend of slow construction and high costs. More housing supply could ease cost burdens for renters over time. America's latest apartment building haven might be Columbus, Ohio. The midsize metro is seeing its highest permit rate for multifamily housin...