Ohio State University-Main Campus·Columbus, OH·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed July 1, 2026
Ravine Flats at Iuka leads our July 2026 ranking of the 11 Best Overall student apartments near OSU with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by Wilson Place and StateHouse Varsity. Across the 11 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Ohio State University-Main Campus for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified OSU reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current OSU reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near OSU, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Living at Iuka had been an amazing experience! It is both a quiet and clean place to live. The renovations they are doing look amazing. Ally, in the leasing office, has been absolutely…
| 1 | Ravine Flats at Iuka | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1399/mo |
| 2 | Wilson Place | 4.2/5 | 5 | – | $1300/mo |
| 3 | StateHouse Varsity | 3.8/5 | 5 | – | $1425/mo |
| 4 | 8th and High | 3.6/5 | 5 | – | $1555/mo |
| 5 | Statehouse Highline on 9th | 3.6/5 | 5 | – | $1475/mo |
| 6 | The Griff | 3.4/5 | 5 | – | $860/mo |
| 7 | Altitude Columbus | 3.4/5 | 5 | – | $730/mo |
| 8 | Lumen on Ninth | 3.4/5 | 5 | – | $929/mo |
| 9 | Statehouse Highline | 3.2/5 | 5 | – | $964/mo |
| 10 | Lark Columbus | 2.0/5 | 5 | – | $959/mo |
| 11 | Uncommon Columbus | 1.2/5 | 5 | – | $959/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to OSU campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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Every property near OSU can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.
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We ran every verified overall review for OSU-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.
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see the ranking →Ravine Flats at Iuka leads our July 2026 ranking of the 11 Best Overall student apartments near OSU with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by Wilson Place and StateHouse Varsity.
This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.
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why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near OSU, 4.2/5 from verified reviews. Great property with friendly staff to ensure you feel safe and welcome at all times.
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near OSU, 3.8/5 from verified reviews. Ruthie was so incredibly helpful when giving me a tour! She answered all of my questions and was so sweet. She was very knowledgable about the property as well. I also spoke with Olivia…
why it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. I moved in in August, but the process of obtaining a lease and touring was so easy! The apartments are so nice, and the staff is…
why it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. Worked with Christian on a building access control issue and he was Great!! Highly recommend working with him! Thank You…
why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. Very nice! Very clean, Everyone is super helpful and kind. Overall a great place! Highly recommend!
why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. Castalia at the front desk was super helpful and amazing! Great tour guide and she was even able to get a discount on rent!!
why it ranked: Holds a 3.4/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. Very nice place
why it ranked: Holds a 3.2/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. I’ve had such a good experience at Statehouse Highline. The leasing team is literally the best, they’re always super helpful and…
why it ranked: Holds a 2.0/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. The entire team at the Verbe went above and beyond to help us with a difficult situation about a flower delivery that we had for…
why it ranked: Holds a 1.2/5 overall score from verified OSU reviews. There are rats and mice in the WALLS! We reported in February, and all they do is put traps down! Mice have LITERALLY come out of…