Colony Club Apartments
1190 Chambers Rd,
Columbus, OH 43212
$940 - $1,395
1-2 Beds
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH Area Guide
Welcome to the land of Buckeyes
Urban
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Walkable
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Big 10
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Sports
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Historic
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Top-Ranking
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When it began back in 1870 as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, no one could have predicted that Ohio State University would become one of the nation's top-ranking universities. Today, Ohio State University has the third-largest campus in the country, situated on the north side of Columbus. OSU is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, and the Buckeyes compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big Ten Conference.
If you want to live near Ohio State for the sports, apartments near Ohio Stadium can be found along North High Street and Summit Street, between Woodruff Avenue and East 11th Avenue. For those who want to be near the Ohio State University Hospital and the Wexner Medical Center, the west side of campus is ideal, especially along Olentangy River Road. OSU's campus is over 1,700 acres and features four buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Ohio Stadium.
OSU is an urban campus, located about four miles north of Downtown Columbus. As the state's largest city and its capital, Columbus is much more than a college town. Whether you are moving to Columbus to live near OSU or because you'll be working at one of the city's several Fortune 500 companies, Columbus is dynamic and action-packed. It frequently appears on "best cities" lists and offers several top-rated neighborhoods. For great neighborhoods near OSU, look at University, Old North Columbus, and Short North.
Explore the College
The impressive William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library
OSU is famous for its sports programs
The historic Ohio Theatre hosts concerts and more
The Scioto Audubon Metro Park Rock Wall is the largest free outdoor climbing wall in the country
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbus, OH is $1,021 for a studio, $1,165 for one bedroom, $1,367 for two bedrooms, and $1,604 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbus has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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443 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,021/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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668 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,165/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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988 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,367/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,249 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,604/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
The Ohio State 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
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 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
- Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Grange Insurance Audubon Center
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International
- Rickenbacker International
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
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