Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 14,125 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1803 by the Scioto Company led by James Kilbourne, who was later elected to the United States House of Representatives. The city was named in honor of Thomas Worthington, future governor of Ohio. Worthington is a northern suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Worthington apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Worthington apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.