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Overview of Neighborhoods

Columbus is a great place to live. Not only do you have many options of places to live, you will find that it is extremely affordable. You can choose to live downtown or in some of the trendier spots if you love having the nightlife and cultural activities nearby, or you can choose to live in the suburbs, all within a 30 minute drive. If you want to be close to campus, on-campus housing is also an option.

The following table provides you with an idea of where most students would recommend that you live. Depending on what is important to you (location, nightlife, price...) you may want to take the following information into consideration.

Information about locations

  1. Grandview/Upper Arlington

    Grandview is about 3 miles from Hagerty Hall, where most classes and the Flagship office are located. The apartments in this area are older, but according to some, have more character. Grandview is a peaceful, trendy area with a lot of young professionals and families. Grandview Avenue is home to the Drexel Theatre (art films/independent films) and several popular restaurants. Grandview is close to the popular Lennox Town Center, with a 24-plex theater. You will need to have a car or to ride the public bus (#84) to get to campus.

  2. Bethel Rd./Henderson Rd. area

    A 10-20 minute drive from campus, these complexes are northwest of campus, near the corner of Kenny and Henderson Roads (on the edge Upper Arlington). Students who live here have commented that it is quiet and a nice place to live. You can find a lot of well-kept apartment complexes and strip malls for all of your needs.

  3. Short North/Victorian Village

    This is the area between campus and downtown (a 5-10 minute drive to campus). Most buildings are older (hardwood floors and the like), although some are newly renovated. The Short North has many trendy restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and art galleries. Many houses in this area are privately owned and rented out. To find other available apartments or houses in this area, use the local newspaper, The Columbus Dispatch, at www.dispatch.com. You can also drive around this area and look for “For Rent” signs.

  4. Hilliard area

    Hillliard is northwest of campus and is approximately a 15-20 minute drive to campus. There are plenty of strip malls, restaurants and grocery stores nearby. This area is also very close to 1-270, one of the main highways in Columbus.

  5. Dublin area

    Dublin is northwest of campus and is approximately a 20 minute drive. Dublin is known for its Irish festival, great schools, and quiet communities.

  6. Other Areas

    Other areas that were recommended include Easton, Polaris and German Village.

    This housing guide gives you only a glimpse of your housing options. You can also search the following web sites for more rental information:

Information About Local Property Management Companies

The Quarry

Address: 2550 Quarry Lake Drive, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
Telephone: 614.486.7600
Website: www.edwardscommunities.com
About: The Quarry is a very popular residence for MBA students. It is a newer apartment complex with many amenities such as a swimming pool, movie theater, fitness center, 9-hole putting green, jogging and walking trails, picnic areas, and car care center.
Price: Studio: $670, 1-BR: $765, 2-BR: $910, 3-BR: $1560

Runaway Bay

Address: 1480 Runaway Bay Drive, Columbus, OH 43204, USA
Telephone: 614.486.2915
Website: www.aimco.com
About: Runaway Bay offers one and two-bedroom apartments. Just west of Grandview on Fifth Avenue, this complex is a 10-minute drive from campus.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $705-750, 2-BR: $825-894, 3-BR: n/a

Heritage Apartments

Address: 1456 Presidential Drive, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Telephone: 614.486.4051
Website: www.villagegreen.com
About: Heritage Apartments is close to campus and offers many amenities like garage parking, clubhouse, laundry facilities, and a fitness center. They are also pet friendly.
Price: Studio: $495, 1-BR: $555, 2-BR: $560, 3-BR: $875

Kingland Company

Address: 1580 King Avenue #202, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Telephone: 614.486.1922
Website: www.metro-rentals.com/Kingland
About: Kingland Company rents one bedroom apartments and two bedroom townhouses. Gas, heat, and water are paid by the complex.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $475, 2-BR: $675, 3-BR: n/a

Colony Club

Address: 1190 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Telephone: 614.488.4817
Website: www.colonyclubohio.com
About: Colony Club is a community of 328 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The rent includes heat, air conditioning, gas, and water. Each apartment is equipped with a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, disposal and carpet.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $465-540, 2-BR: $545, 3-BR: n/a

The Meridian

Address: 1401 Aschinger Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Telephone: 614.291.0027
Website: www.themeridian-apts.com
About: This brand new complex in Grandview has a swimming pool, fitness center, and clubhouse. This community is more expensive than off-campus housing and is very popular for young professionals. Inside your home you'll find thoughtful touches of crown molding accents, designer carpeting, and gas fireplaces in addition to fully equipped gourmet kitchens and garden-style oval soaking tubs.
Price: Studio: $549, 1-BR: $659, 2-BR: $874, 3-BR: $1334

The Commons on Kinnear

Address: 1150 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Telephone: 614.486.4222
Website: www.commonsosu.com
About: This new complex backs up to Ohio State's west campus parking lots, and therefore, campus bus services provide convenient transportation to campus. The complex has covered parking, a swimming pool, sand volleyball, and a fitness center. The apartments are large and furnished. Many undergraduates live in this building, and therefore the pool area is very noisy.
Price: Studio: $735, 1-BR: $429/room, 2-BR: $610/room, 3-BR: $505/room

Riverpark on the Scioto

Address: 2555 Shore Line Lane, Columbus, OH 43221, USA
Telephone: 614.486.7711
Website: arlingtonpointeapartments.com/community.php
About: Riverpark on the Scioto is located in Upper Arlington only 10 minutes driving distance from Fisher. It is very near the Lane Avenue shopping center and is situated right on the Scioto River. They are also pet friendly.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $550, 2-BR: $620-795, 3-BR: $875

Harrison Apartments

Address: 222 W. Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Telephone: 614.294.5551
Website: www.harrisonapartments.com
About: Harrison Apartments is located on Lane Avenue, about 1 block west of the Fisher College of Business (a 5 minute walk). These units are furnished and utilities are included. A computer lab and laundry facilities are available. Harrison Apartments is walking distance to Fisher.
Price: Studio: $650, 1-BR: n/a, 2-BR: $925, 3-BR: $1350

Riverwatch Tower

Address: 364 W. Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Telephone: 614.291.7179
Website: www.riverwatchtower.com
About: Riverwatch Tower is on Lane Avenue, about 2-3 blocks west of the Fisher College of Business (a 5 minute walk). All apartments are fully furnished including basic cable TV service, furniture, window blinds, and lamps. Also included are water, trash removal, free fenced parking, and security.
Price: Studio: $435, 1-BR: $595, 2-BR: $765, 3-BR: n/a

Olentangy Village

Address: 2907 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Telephone: 614.261.0202
Website: www.olentangyvillage.com
About: Olentangy Village is a brick apartment complex about one mile north of the Fisher College of Business. Many young professionals live in this area. Cats are permitted. They offer apartments and town homes and from time to time have specials on rent rates for new tenants. To get there by bus take the northbound #2 COTA bus on High St. It is on the left, north of Hudson and south of North Broadway.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $590, 2-BR: $745, 3-BR: n/a

University Village

Address: 505 Harley Drive, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Telephone: 614.261.1211
Website: www.universityvillage.com
About: Located just north of campus, University Village offers efficiencies, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Residents are a mix of graduate and undergraduate students. Although the apartments are not extremely spacious, they are affordable. Residents also have a private shuttle that transports students from the apartment complex to campus.
Price: Studio: $420, 1-BR: $560, 2-BR: $615, 3-BR: $745

Fox and Hound

Address: 4560 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43220, USA
Telephone: 614.457.1155
Website: www.foxandhoundsapts.com
About: Fitness center, pool, and tennis courts are just a few of the amenities. Graduate assistants or students employed on campus in another capacity pay no application fees, no deposit, and get $200 off their first month's rent.
Price: Studio: $474, 1-BR: $604, 2-BR: $694, 3-BR: n/a

Olentangy Commons

Address: 4765 Blairfield Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
Telephone: 614.451.6512
Website: www.olentangycommons.com
About: Amenities include a pool, tennis courts, laundry facilities, an exercise facility, and a party room. Pets, including dogs, are permitted. Many undergraduate students live in this very large community and can be noisy at times. This complex is about a 1 5 minute drive to campus, depending on traffic. You can choose from one-level apartments or town homes, both of which are air conditioned.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $620, 2-BR: $735, 3-BR: $965

Governor's Square

Address: 4695 Braddock Court, Columbus, OH 43220, USA
Telephone: 614.451.4633
Website: www.govsq.com
About: This is a quiet community with an excellent location, approximately a 15-minute drive to campus. The community has a pool, tennis courts and a fitness facility among many other amenities.
Price: Studio: $445, 1-BR: $545, 2-BR: $595, 3-BR: n/a

Jones Graduate Tower

Address: 101 Curl Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
Telephone: 614.292.9071
Website: housing.osu.edu/roomsearch/jones-tower
About: Large portion of graduate students who choose to live on campus live in Jones Graduate Tower. You can walk to the Hagerty Hall in just minutes from Jones Tower. This is a great choice if you don't plan to bring a car. Jones Graduate Tower, located on north campus near the Fisher College of Business, accommodates approximately 470 graduate and professional students in single rooms (approximately 14.5' x 8.5'). Each room is air-conditioned, carpeted, and has a private attached bath. Rooms are furnished with a single bed, dresser, lounge chair, desk, chair, desk lamp, waste basket, and combination refrigerator/microwave. Jones features coin and BuckID operated laundry facilities, vending machines, and lounge and recreational areas, including a swimming pool for residents only. There is also a kitchen facility and a computer lab supplied with IBM and Macintosh computers. The Council of Graduate Students is housed in Jones Tower, and the staff at Jones encourages all students to participate in the many social gatherings and programs offered there. The tower is a smoke-free residence hall. Smoking is permitted outside in designated areas only.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $435, 2-BR: n/a, 3-BR: n/a

Buckeye Village

Address: 2661 Defiance Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
Telephone: 614.292.6561
Website: housing.osu.edu/roomsearch/buckeye-village
About: Buckeye Village is a 396-unit apartment complex provided by the University for married students or single parent students with dependent children. Both one- and two-bedroom apartments are available. Buckeye Village is located less than a mile northwest of the center of campus and bus service is available Monday-Friday to campus via the University bus system. The cost of gas, water, and high-speed Internet access (Ethernet) are included in your rent. Residents are responsible for electric and TELEPHONE and cable (if desired). Students seeking family housing are encouraged to apply at the time they apply for admission to Fisher or soon thereafter.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $525, 2-BR: $660, 3-BR: n/a

South Campus Gateway

Address: 1824 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
Telephone: 614.294.7300
Website: www.southcampusgateway.com
About: South Campus Gateway is opening through the late summer and fall of 2005 adjacent to the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. Gateway is a dynamic blend of urban retail, entertainment, office space, rental housing and parking to serve one of the nation's largest collegiate markets. Gateway will include: 1) 250,000 square feet of retail with 35 to 40 entertainment, restaurant shopping and service venues flanking High Street between Ninth and Chittenden avenues. 2) 88,000 square feet of office space with the majority of that dedicated to Ohio State's Office of Human Resources. 3) about 190 attractive studio, loft-style, and one- and two-bedroom apartments. 4) a parking garage with approximately 1,200 spaces.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $650, 2-BR: $1200, 3-BR n/a

Victorian Gate

Address: 663 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Telephone: 614.221.8444
Website: www.victoriangate.net
About: If you enjoy an urban setting with access to everything you can imagine to make your life simpler and a beautiful park to enjoy, and as a bonus live in one of the hippest areas of Columbus then Victorian Gate is your next home. Nestled in the Short North and across the street from Goodale Park, Victorian Gate is a secluded gated community that is met with comments like, "it looks as if it's always been here, it's great!"
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $850, 2-BR: $1025, 3-BR: $1300

Cabot Cove

Address: 5535 Cabot Cove Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
Telephone: 614.771.6650
Website: www.myplacecabotcove.com
About: Cabot Cove is located in the heart of Hilliard and offers amenities such as washer/dryers, private patios, swimming pool, and garages. Pets are also welcome.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: n/a, 2-BR: $649, 3-BR: n/a

The Farms

Address: 5412 Edward's Farms Road, Columbus, OH 43221, USA
Telephone: 614.659.4000
Website: www.edwardscommunities.com
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $675, 2-BR: $940, 3-BR: $1675

The Orchard

Address: 5353 Wilcox Road, Dublin, OH 43016, USA
Telephone: 614.921.9000
Website: www.edwardscommunities.com
Price: Studio: $610, 1-BR: $710  $885  $1475

Orleans

Address: 5199 Edwards Farms Road, Columbus, OH 43221, USA
Telephone: 614.777.8800
Website: www.edwardscommunities.com
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $710, 2-BR: $980, 3-BR: $1530

Times Square

Address: 4130 Times Square Boulevard, Dublin, OH 43016, USA
Telephone: 614.932.9900
Website: www.edwardscommunities.com
About: The Farms, The Orchard, Orleans and Times Square are newer apartment complexes with many amenities: a swimming poo1, movie theater, fitness center, 9-hole putting green, jogging and walking trails, picnic areas, and car care center to name a few.
Price: Studio: n/a, 1-BR: $699, 2-BR: $980, 3-BR: $1530