Rental prices near ODU in northeast Columbus range broadly depending on neighborhood and unit size. One-bedroom apartments in Beechwold and Clintonville typically rent for $900 to $1,400 per month. Shared houses or two-bedroom apartments split between roommates can bring per-person costs down to $600 to $850 per month.

Ohio Dominican does not have a mandatory live-on requirement for all first-year students. Incoming students are encouraged to explore on-campus options, but there is no university policy requiring freshmen to reside in the residence halls.

Starting your search in January or February is ideal if you want to be close to the ODU campus in Beechwold or Clintonville. The broader Columbus market has availability well into the summer, but the most desirable units near campus tend to lease up by March or April.

Beechwold, which directly surrounds the ODU campus, is the most convenient choice for students who want to walk or bike to class. Clintonville, just to the south along High Street and Indianola Avenue, is another very popular option for its walkable commercial strip and variety of housing types.

A car is helpful but not strictly required for students near ODU. COTA bus routes connect the Beechwold and Clintonville neighborhoods to the broader Columbus area. The campus and surrounding streets are bikeable, and many daily needs can be met on foot or by bike within Clintonville.

Utility arrangements vary widely in Columbus. Many apartments in Beechwold and Clintonville include water and trash in the rent, while electricity, gas, and internet are typically tenant-paid. Some older rental houses in the area include heat in the monthly rent, so it is worth clarifying this before signing.

Furnished apartments are available but not the norm near Ohio Dominican. Students seeking furnished options will generally find more supply in larger complexes closer to downtown Columbus than in the immediate Beechwold area. Searching on platforms like Furnished Finder or contacting ODU student housing resources can help locate available furnished units.

Standard leases in the Columbus market run for 12 months, often starting in August or September. Many landlords near ODU are also willing to offer flexibility on start dates given the large and competitive Columbus rental market. Some complexes offer 6-month or month-to-month options at a premium.

Some Columbus landlords and property management companies require renters insurance as a condition of the lease. Regardless of whether it is required, renters insurance is recommended and is typically affordable at $10 to $25 per month for standard personal property coverage.

COTA, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, operates several bus routes that connect the Beechwold and Clintonville neighborhoods near ODU to major destinations across Columbus. The campus is also bikeable, and the Clintonville neighborhood has a dense enough commercial corridor that many daily errands can be completed on foot.