Student Housing in Columbus, OH
$1,555+/unit
Fees may apply8th and High
$1,495+/unit
Fees may applyEast Village Apartments
$929+/unit
Fees may applyLumen on Ninth
$849+/unit
Fees may applyRambler Columbus
$1,425+/unit
Fees may applyStateHouse Varsity
$959+/unit
Fees may applyUncommon Columbus
$1,300+/unit
Fees may applyWilson Place
$2,900/unit
Fees may apply01
$6,080/unit
Fees may apply101 E 13th Ave
$4,460/unit
Fees may apply109 E Frambes Ave
$3,500+/unit
Fees may apply109-111 Chittenden Ave
$1,160+/unit
Fees may apply113 McMillen Ave
$9,150/unit
Fees may apply119 E 13th Ave
$600+/unit
Fees may apply134 W 9th Ave
$860+/unit
Fees may apply1345 Neil Ave
$2,200/unit
Fees may apply1369-1371 Summit St
$1,540/unit
Fees may apply1373 Summit St
$1,540/unit
Fees may apply1383-1385 Indianola Ave
$566/unit
Fees may apply1394-1394.5 Indianola Ave
$625/unit
Fees may apply140-142 E 11th Ave
$1,440/unit
Fees may apply1433 Worthington St
About Student Housing in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio is the state capital and its largest city, home to roughly 910,000 and a young, fast-growing population that revolves heavily around Ohio State University. OSU is one of the biggest campuses in the country, and its students dominate the University District wrapping campus along North High Street, giving the area relentless college energy. From there you can drift south into the Short North arts district and Victorian Village, or north into the quieter blocks of Old North and Clintonville. The city keeps green space close with the Olentangy Trail, the Scioto Mile, and Goodale Park, while museums and a packed festival calendar fill out the culture. Add college and pro sports, and Columbus gives students a real big-city backdrop.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Columbus
University District
Wraps directly around campus along North High Street and is the most popular choice, dense, walkable, and within a short stroll of class.
Short North
Just south, the arts district, livelier and more polished, drawing students who want galleries and a quick walk to downtown.
Victorian Village
Beside the Short North, it offers gorgeous historic homes on quieter streets.
Getting Around Columbus as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Columbus.
Public Transit
The university runs a free Campus Area Bus Service that loops the University District along Summit Street and North Fourth Street, and OSU students ride the city's COTA buses free with their BuckID, which opens up the Short North, downtown, and beyond. A student who lives close and uses CABS and the free COTA pass can get through the year without driving much. The combination covers most everyday destinations.
Walking and Biking
The University District itself is dense and walkable, with most off-campus apartments a ten- to fifteen-minute walk from class. Biking is genuinely good here, with the Olentangy Trail giving a long, flat route and bike lanes threading campus. Daily errands near campus are easy on foot or by bike.
Parking
A car is useful for grocery runs, internships, and weekend trips, though parking near campus can be tight. Many students who live close skip driving thanks to the free transit passes. Reserve a vehicle for trips that transit doesn't reach well.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Columbus
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Per person, OSU off-campus housing generally runs $600 to $1,200 a month depending on the neighborhood and whether you share. A studio in Columbus averages around $665 and a one-bedroom around $760, but sharing a house in the University District with roommates is usually the cheapest route on a per-person basis.
Universities in Columbus
Columbus is home to 7 universities, each with its own student housing market.
Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio
Chamberlain College of Nursing's Columbus campus is at 4111 Worth Avenue in northeast Columbus, near Easton Town Center and close to Riverside Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth facilities where students complete clinical rotations. The campus focuses on nursing and health sciences, offering the BSN, the RN to BSN…
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Columbus College of Art and Design is a private arts institution in downtown Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1879 and one of the oldest and largest art colleges in the country. The college occupies a compact urban campus close to the Short North, placing students in the middle of Columbus's most active gallery and…
View housing near Columbus College of Art and DesignColumbus State Community College
Columbus State Community College is one of the largest community colleges in Ohio, serving tens of thousands of students annually across its downtown Columbus campus and regional learning centers. Located on Spring Street, CSCC offers associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce programs in nursing, information…
View housing near Columbus State Community CollegeFranklin University
Franklin University is a private, nonprofit university anchored in downtown Columbus, Ohio, at 201 S Grant Ave, that has built its identity around serving working adults and career changers since 1902. With roughly 7,500 students enrolled across more than 80 degree programs, Franklin operates primarily as a commuter…
View housing near Franklin UniversityMount Carmel College of Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a small, specialized health sciences institution located in Columbus, Ohio, affiliated with the Mount Carmel Health System. With an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students, the college focuses exclusively on nursing and health-related programs, offering bachelor's, master's, and…
View housing near Mount Carmel College of NursingOhio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University is a small private Catholic university located in the Beechwold neighborhood of northeast Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1911 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, ODU enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students and offers degrees across the liberal arts, business, education, and…
View housing near Ohio Dominican UniversityOhio State University-Main Campus
The Ohio State University packs about 61,369 students into Columbus, one of the largest single campuses in the country and the heart of a fast-growing capital city. The center of it all is the Oval, the grassy quad students cross between classes, where legend says stepping on the bronze seal brings bad luck. Campus…
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