This contemporary apartment offers a harmonious blend of style and practicality. The heart of the home is an open-concept living area, seamlessly connecting the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and wooden cabinetry, creating a perfect balance of aesthetics and functionality. The living room is bathed in natural light from large windows, complemented by plush carpeting and a cohesive blue-and-white color scheme. Artwork adorning the walls adds a touch of sophistication. The bedrooms are generously sized, featuring ample closet space and large windows that invite the outdoors in. The bathroom continues the modern theme with a spacious vanity, well-lit mirror, and a combination tub-shower. Throughout the apartment, attention to detail is evident in the crown molding, ceiling fan fixtures, and carefully chosen decor pieces. A private balcony or patio, accessible through sliding glass doors, extends the living space outdoors, offering a perfect spot for relaxation. The overall design emphasizes comfort and contemporary living, making this apartment an ideal urban retreat.
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments
1500 Royal Gold Dr,
Columbus,
OH
43240
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Monthly Rent
$1,284 - $2,509
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
768 - 1,413 sq ft
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is a modern, pet-friendly apartment community in Columbus, Ohio near I-71 and I-270. We offer 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom luxury apartments for rent featuring full-sized washer and dryers in every unit, private covered balconies or patios, expansive closets, garden-style soaking tubs and nine-foot ceilings with crown molding. Residents have convenient, easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment at the Polaris Fashion Place and Westerville Square. We are close to major employers and schools such as JP Morgan Chase, Nationwide, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University, Otterbein University and the prestigious Olentangy School District, as well as I-71 and I-270, connecting to John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the greater Ohio area. At The Gardens at Polaris Apartments we redefine apartment living. We nurture our community with personalized services that will ease the stress of your busy lifestyle. We have a variety of unique community amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, a grilling station area with picnic tables and seating, a fire pit lounge area, a walking trail surrounding a lake with fountains and more! Contact us today to see what’s available! Call us: / Email us: Or stop by: 1500 Royal Gold Dr, Columbus, OH 43240 In 2023 The Gardens at Polaris Apartments earned the IREM(R) Certified Sustainable Property designation. This certification is a mark of distinction for multifamily properties. IREM’s sustainability certification provides properties with recognition for resource efficiency and environmental programs. The Gardens at Polaris Apartments met key requirements in energy, water, health, recycling and purchasing to achieve this designation. See our Sustainability page!
Highlights
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Fireplace
- Balcony
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 1525price $1,284square feet 768availibility Now
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Unit 1358price $1,284square feet 768availibility Now
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Unit 8255price $1,324square feet 768availibility Now
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Unit 8254price $1,327square feet 842availibility Now
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Unit 1596price $1,619square feet 1,043availibility Now
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Unit 1490price $1,615square feet 1,043availibility May 22
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Unit 1417price $1,432square feet 842availibility Apr 30
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Unit 1399price $1,446square feet 842availibility May 29
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Unit 1474price $1,446square feet 842availibility Jun 3
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Unit 1531price $1,809square feet 1,207availibility Now
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Unit 1354price $1,809square feet 1,207availibility Jun 2
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Unit 1618price $1,816square feet 1,174availibility May 7
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Unit 1630price $1,665square feet 1,174availibility Jun 15
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Unit 1408price $1,665square feet 1,174availibility Jun 15
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Unit 1413price $2,127square feet 1,413availibility May 26
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Unit 1525price $1,284square feet 768availibility Now
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Unit 1358price $1,284square feet 768availibility Now
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Unit 8255price $1,324square feet 768availibility Now
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Unit 8254price $1,327square feet 842availibility Now
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Unit 1596price $1,619square feet 1,043availibility Now
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Unit 1490price $1,615square feet 1,043availibility May 22
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Unit 1417price $1,432square feet 842availibility Apr 30
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Unit 1399price $1,446square feet 842availibility May 29
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Unit 1474price $1,446square feet 842availibility Jun 3
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Unit 1531price $1,809square feet 1,207availibility Now
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Unit 1354price $1,809square feet 1,207availibility Jun 2
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Unit 1618price $1,816square feet 1,174availibility May 7
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Unit 1630price $1,665square feet 1,174availibility Jun 15
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Unit 1408price $1,665square feet 1,174availibility Jun 15
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Unit 1413price $2,127square feet 1,413availibility May 26
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Pest ControlPest Control Charged per unit.$2 / mo
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Electric Service Fee for not setting upElectric Service Fee for not setting up is $25 per billing cycle Charged per unit.$25 / mo
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Water/Sewer/Trash Billing FeeWater/Sewer/Trash Billing Fee: $3.25 not to exceed $5.00 monthly Charged per unit.$3.25 / mo
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Water/Sewer/TrashWater/Sewer/Trash varies monthly and is billed 30 days in arrears Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$150
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Security DepositSecurity Deposit: $150.00-$500.00- one-month base rent due at move in Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$350
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
75 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Pets must be house-broken and properly inoculated. Breed restrictions include but are not limited to: Akita, Husky, Chow, Pit Bull, Doberman Pinscher, Presa Canario, Elkhound, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, St. Bernard, Great Dane, Wolf Breeds.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$350
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
75 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments -
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Surface Lot
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Other
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Package ConciergePackage Concierge: $10.00 one-time registration fee Charged per unit.$0
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Package Concierge Late FeePackage Concierge Late Fee is $3 a day after 5 days Charged per unit.$0
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Corporate Application FeeCorporate Application Fee Charged per unit.$25
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Termination FeeTermination Fee is equivalent to two-month base rent Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Late FeeA $75 late fee is charged if not paid by the 5th of the month Charged per unit.$75 / occurrence
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Application FeeApplication Fee Charged per unit.$60
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Corporate OccupantCorporate Occupant (per occupant) Charged per unit.$15 / mo
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NSF Tenant FeeNSF Tenant Fee Charged per unit.$75 / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1997
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300 units/2 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About The Gardens at Polaris Apartments
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is a modern, pet-friendly apartment community in Columbus, Ohio near I-71 and I-270. We offer 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom luxury apartments for rent featuring full-sized washer and dryers in every unit, private covered balconies or patios, expansive closets, garden-style soaking tubs and nine-foot ceilings with crown molding. Residents have convenient, easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment at the Polaris Fashion Place and Westerville Square. We are close to major employers and schools such as JP Morgan Chase, Nationwide, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University, Otterbein University and the prestigious Olentangy School District, as well as I-71 and I-270, connecting to John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the greater Ohio area. At The Gardens at Polaris Apartments we redefine apartment living. We nurture our community with personalized services that will ease the stress of your busy lifestyle. We have a variety of unique community amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, a grilling station area with picnic tables and seating, a fire pit lounge area, a walking trail surrounding a lake with fountains and more! Contact us today to see what’s available! Call us: / Email us: Or stop by: 1500 Royal Gold Dr, Columbus, OH 43240 In 2023 The Gardens at Polaris Apartments earned the IREM(R) Certified Sustainable Property designation. This certification is a mark of distinction for multifamily properties. IREM’s sustainability certification provides properties with recognition for resource efficiency and environmental programs. The Gardens at Polaris Apartments met key requirements in energy, water, health, recycling and purchasing to achieve this designation. See our Sustainability page!
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is an apartment community located in Delaware County and the 43240 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Olentangy Local School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24-hour emergency maintenance
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living area
- Coffee bar area
- Electronic parcel locker system
- Energy efficient gas heating
- Expansive closets
- Fire pit and lounge area
- Full-sized washer and dryers included
- Fully-equipped fitness center
- Garden-style soaking tubs
- Gas fireplace with decorative mantel available
- Hammock garden
- Nine-foot ceilings with crown molding
- On-site recycling center
- Patio with ping pong table and lounge area
- Private covered balcony/patios
- Resort-style swimming pool with Wi-Fi access
- Spacious attached garages*
- Walking trail surrounding lake with fountains
- Wi-Fi access in clubhouse and pool area
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Clubhouse
Recycling
- Recycling
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Wi-Fi
Fireplace
Patio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Crown Molding
- Balcony
- Patio
Polaris South is a residential slice of the commercialized area of Polaris. Polaris South sits just south of the center of Polaris, which is filled with mega-retailers like Polaris Fashion Place and surrounding shopping centers. Polaris South’s streets are mostly filled with large apartment communities, making the neighborhood the residential reprieve of the area. Renters looking in Polaris South have plenty of options of amenity-laden apartment communities. Apart from the massive retailers, Polaris South residents are near outdoor attractions like Lazelle Woods Park, athletic fields, and Sharon Woods.
Learn more about living in Polaris SouthCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Polaris South | Columbus, OH | |
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| Studio | $1,075 | $1,031 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,301 | $1,168 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,633 | $1,374 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,088 | $1,622 |
- Recycling
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- 24-hour emergency maintenance
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living area
- Coffee bar area
- Electronic parcel locker system
- Energy efficient gas heating
- Expansive closets
- Fire pit and lounge area
- Full-sized washer and dryers included
- Fully-equipped fitness center
- Garden-style soaking tubs
- Gas fireplace with decorative mantel available
- Hammock garden
- Nine-foot ceilings with crown molding
- On-site recycling center
- Patio with ping pong table and lounge area
- Private covered balcony/patios
- Resort-style swimming pool with Wi-Fi access
- Spacious attached garages*
- Walking trail surrounding lake with fountains
- Wi-Fi access in clubhouse and pool area
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Crown Molding
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 13.8 mi |
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This property does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at this property. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
This property has one to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,284/mo. to $2,509/mo.
Yes, this property welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,284 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $51,360 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
This property is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! This property offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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1500 Royal Gold Dr
Columbus, OH 43240