Located at 1500 Royal Gold Dr in Columbus, Ohio, this single-floor residence offers a well-designed, open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the main living areas. The spacious living room features plush carpeting, crown molding, a ceiling fan, and large sliding glass doors that flood the space with natural light and provide direct access to a private outdoor patio with green views. The kitchen is efficiently arranged in a galley style, featuring warm wood cabinetry, dark granite-style countertops, tile flooring, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances including an electric range, built-in microwave, and dishwasher. A peninsula with a breakfast bar connects the kitchen to the open dining and living areas. A dedicated in-unit laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer is conveniently accessible directly from the kitchen. The residence includes multiple well-proportioned bedrooms, each with soft carpeting, ceiling fans or ample lighting, and large windows that invite natural light and outdoor views. Walk-in closet access is featured in at least one bedroom. Two full bathrooms are finished with tile flooring, rich wood vanities with granite-style counters, large mirrors, and tub/shower combinations, maintaining a consistent, cohesive aesthetic throughout the home.
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments
1500 Royal Gold Dr,
Columbus,
OH
43240
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Monthly Rent
$1,352 - $2,345
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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 1463price $1,352square feet 768availibility Aug 7
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Unit 8314price $1,354square feet 768availibility Sep 18
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Unit 1401price $1,365square feet 768availibility Sep 18
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Unit 1477price $1,439square feet 842availibility Aug 14
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Unit 1484price $1,465square feet 842availibility Aug 31
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Unit 8291price $1,608square feet 1,043availibility Aug 26
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Unit 8260price $1,425square feet 842availibility Sep 23
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Unit 1630price $1,604square feet 1,174availibility Now
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Unit 1343price $1,619square feet 1,174availibility Sep 18
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Unit 1650price $2,345square feet 1,413availibility Aug 31
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Unit 1463price $1,352square feet 768availibility Aug 7
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Unit 8314price $1,354square feet 768availibility Sep 18
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Unit 1401price $1,365square feet 768availibility Sep 18
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Unit 1477price $1,439square feet 842availibility Aug 14
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Unit 1484price $1,465square feet 842availibility Aug 31
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Unit 8291price $1,608square feet 1,043availibility Aug 26
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Unit 8260price $1,425square feet 842availibility Sep 23
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Unit 1630price $1,604square feet 1,174availibility Now
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Unit 1343price $1,619square feet 1,174availibility Sep 18
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Unit 1650price $2,345square feet 1,413availibility Aug 31
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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Utility Billing FeeUtility Billing Fee: $3.25 (not to exceed $5 per month) Charged per unit.$3.25 / mo
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Water/Sewer/TrashWater/Sewer/Trash varies monthly based on usage, billed in arrears by third party Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Administrative FeeAdministrative Fee - $250 holding fee refundable amount taken at applications, should be the standard refundable if denied or cancels within 3 business days, goes toward NRP fee at move in Charged per unit.$250
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Application FeeApplication Fee (per applicant) Charged per applicant.$60
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$150
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Security DepositSecurity Deposit Charged per unit.$150
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeMax of 2. Charged 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 FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$350
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
75 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments -
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Other Pets
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Pet Fee - Non RefundablePet Fee - Non Refundable - $350 for one or two pets Charged per pet.$350
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Pet Rent - Monthly $40Pet Rent - Monthly - $40 per month for one or two pets Charged per pet.$40 / mo
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Surface Lot
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Other
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Liability InsuranceLiability Insurance if renter's insurance policy lapses Charged per unit.$13.22 / mo
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Package Late FeePackage Late Fee is $3.00 per day if not picked up after three days Charged per unit.$0
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Corporate ApplicantCorporate Applicant Charged per unit.$100
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Garage Remote Replacement or AdditionalGarage Remote Replacement or Additional if needed Charged per unit.$50
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Utility Billing Fee - if not in resident's nameUtility Billing Fee - if not in resident's name : $25 plus cost of utility each month charged if not transferred to resident name Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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NSF FeeNSF Fee Charged per unit.$75 / occurrence
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Corporate OccupantCorporate Occupant (per occupant) Charged per unit.$25
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Security Deposit - AdditionalSecurity Deposit - Additional - $500 based on screening Charged per unit.$500
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Late FeeA $75 late fee is charged is charged on the 6th of the month. Charged on balances over $100 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 | $973 | $1,038 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,436 | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,738 | $1,384 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,199 | $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 $1,352/mo. to $2,345/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 $1,352 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $54,080 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.
1500 Royal Gold Dr
Columbus, OH 43240