Grant Park
1298 N Grant Ave,
Columbus, OH 43201
$1,150 - $2,286
1-2 Beds
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
Franklin University - Columbus, OH Area Guide
Providing opportunities for students of all stripes in the heart of Columbus
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A fixture of Downtown Columbus since 1902, Franklin University is a unique institution specializing in serving the needs of adult learners. Students have access to a wealth of academic resources as they pursue associate, bachelor, master’s, and even doctoral degrees.
The main campus enjoys a terrific location in the heart of Ohio’s capital city. The Scioto Riverfront and the Brewery District are just a few blocks away, putting you a short walk from some of the Midwest’s best dining, shopping, and nightlife offerings. The Ohio Statehouse, Columbus Museum of Art, Greater Columbus Convention Center, and a host of smaller theaters, concert halls, galleries, and historic landmarks are all around the Franklin campus, with apartments and condos mixed in and large residential neighborhoods very close by. Rental rates in this area vary considerably, but it is not uncommon to find very budget-friendly living arrangements within walking distance of the campus and its surrounding attractions.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbus, OH is $1,031 for a studio, $1,167 for one bedroom, $1,371 for two bedrooms, and $1,620 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbus has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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445 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,031/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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668 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,167/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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988 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,371/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,244 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,620/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin University - Columbus, OH (University) is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Franklin University - Columbus, OH (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Franklin University - Columbus, OH (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Franklin University - Columbus, OH (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades K-5
495 Students
Public
Grades K-8
456 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,911 Students
Public
Grades K-8
456 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,911 Students
Public
Grades K-12
778 Students
Public
Grades K-8
719 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
325 Students
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,532 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,911 Students
Public
Grades K-12
778 Students
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Public
Grades 9-12
663 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
- Grange Insurance Audubon Center
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International
- Rickenbacker International
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