Located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Nicholas Luxury Living amenity lounge at 12 W Gay St is a thoughtfully designed communal space that blends modern sophistication with vibrant, social energy. The open-concept layout soars with dramatic double-height ceilings, an open mezzanine level with glass railings overlooking the main floor, and an abundance of natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows along the perimeter. The main lounge area features plush, dark upholstered sofas accented with plaid throw pillows, arranged around low coffee tables to create inviting conversation zones. A full-size billiards table anchors the game area, set against a bold plaid-paneled accent wall and illuminated by pendant lighting. Adjacent to the game area, a wet bar with backlit shelving and counter seating provides a stylish social hub. A communal dining table surrounded by teal leather chairs offers a dedicated space for group gatherings. A standout metallic tile feature wall provides a striking industrial backdrop for dual wall-mounted flat-screen televisions in a dedicated media lounge. A separate, more intimate screening and sitting room showcases tufted black leather armchairs, a vibrant fuchsia area rug, curated wall art, and a large-screen display — ideal for private viewings. The space is finished with warm hardwood-style flooring, designer lighting, and eclectic decor throughout.
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Monthly Rent
$1,216 - $2,628
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 3 ba
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Square Feet
487 - 1,733 sq ft
Welcome home to The Nicholas, a new Edwards Urban Community, offering luxury apartments in the heart of Downtown Columbus. When you live at The Nicholas, you can expect exceptional community amenities, luxurious apartment finishes, and superior customer service. Make your lifestyle statement without saying a word. Enjoy living in Downtown Columbus, OH at The Nicholas apartments.
Highlights
- Roof Terrace
- Pet Washing Station
- High Ceilings
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Controlled Access
- Island Kitchen
- Sundeck
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 423price $1,216square feet 602availibility Now
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Unit 630price $1,620square feet 602availibility Now
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Unit 456price $1,466square feet 600availibility Aug 7
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Unit 321price $1,314square feet 677availibility Now
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Unit 521price $1,330square feet 677availibility Aug 8
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Unit 205price $1,389square feet 755availibility Now
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Unit 347price $1,556square feet 843availibility Aug 1
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Unit 535price $1,695square feet 680availibility Aug 25
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Unit 434price $1,685square feet 680availibility Sep 27
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Unit 516price $1,634square feet 680availibility Oct 2
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Unit 524price $1,987square feet 875availibility Oct 3
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Unit 531price $2,040square feet 1,258availibility Now
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Unit 631price $2,152square feet 1,258availibility Aug 17
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Unit 431price $2,032square feet 1,258availibility Sep 16
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Unit 540price $2,098square feet 1,194availibility Now
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Unit 340price $2,603square feet 1,194availibility Aug 7
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Unit 208price $2,344square feet 1,101availibility Now
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Unit 527price $2,182square feet 1,155availibility Aug 7
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Unit 202price $1,950square feet 1,183availibility Aug 13
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Unit 406price $2,624square feet 1,199availibility Aug 20
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Unit 645price $2,628square feet 1,270availibility Sep 3
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Unit 423price $1,216square feet 602availibility Now
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Unit 630price $1,620square feet 602availibility Now
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Unit 456price $1,466square feet 600availibility Aug 7
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Unit 321price $1,314square feet 677availibility Now
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Unit 521price $1,330square feet 677availibility Aug 8
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Unit 205price $1,389square feet 755availibility Now
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Unit 347price $1,556square feet 843availibility Aug 1
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Unit 535price $1,695square feet 680availibility Aug 25
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Unit 434price $1,685square feet 680availibility Sep 27
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Unit 516price $1,634square feet 680availibility Oct 2
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Unit 524price $1,987square feet 875availibility Oct 3
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Unit 531price $2,040square feet 1,258availibility Now
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Unit 631price $2,152square feet 1,258availibility Aug 17
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Unit 431price $2,032square feet 1,258availibility Sep 16
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Unit 540price $2,098square feet 1,194availibility Now
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Unit 340price $2,603square feet 1,194availibility Aug 7
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Unit 208price $2,344square feet 1,101availibility Now
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Unit 527price $2,182square feet 1,155availibility Aug 7
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Unit 202price $1,950square feet 1,183availibility Aug 13
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Unit 406price $2,624square feet 1,199availibility Aug 20
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Unit 645price $2,628square feet 1,270availibility Sep 3
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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Trash FeeTrash Fee Charged per unit.$10 / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Administrative FeeAdministrative Fee Charged per unit.$200
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Security DepositsSecurity Deposits Charged per unit.$50
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Application FeeApplication Fee Charged per applicant.$57
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$200
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$35 / mo
70 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Call office for breed restrictions.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Cat FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$200
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$35 / mo
70 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments -
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Other Pets
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Non-Refundable Pet FeeMax of 2. Non-Refundable Pet Fee Charged per pet.$200
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Pet Fees - MonthlyPet Fees - Monthly Charged per unit.$35 / mo
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Early Termination FeeEarly Termination Fee Charged per unit.100% of base rent
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Late FeeLate Fee Charged per unit.10% of base rent / occurrence
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NSF Tenant FeeNSF Tenant Fee Charged per unit.$50 / 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
Utilities Included
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Trash Removal
Lease Options
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12 - 15 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2019
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230 units/6 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About The Nicholas
Welcome home to The Nicholas, a new Edwards Urban Community, offering luxury apartments in the heart of Downtown Columbus. When you live at The Nicholas, you can expect exceptional community amenities, luxurious apartment finishes, and superior customer service. Make your lifestyle statement without saying a word. Enjoy living in Downtown Columbus, OH at The Nicholas apartments.
The Nicholas is an apartment community located in Franklin County and the 43215 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Columbus City School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24/7 Emergency Service Team
- 2-inch NuWood blinds
- An Edwards Urban Community
- Bark Park
- Bike repair station
- Ceramic porcelain tile backsplash
- Convenient internal trash chutes
- Designer pendant, track & under-mount lighting
- Dramatic open living spaces with 9’ ceilings
- Easy access I-71, I-670, I-70 & SR 315
- Elegant framed vanity mirrors
- Energy Star Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
- Gooseneck Faucet
- Interior Mail Room
- Members Clubroom Kitchen
- Online resident payment system
- Online service requests
- Paw Spa
- Personal terrace or balcony*
- Prewired for Time Warner/Spectrum Television
- Rainfall showerheads + luxurious soaking tubs
- Resident Bike Storage
- Resident Social Events
- Rooftop firepit and conversation areas
- Sleek Glass Top Range
- Stunning City Views
- Washer and Dryer included for FREE
- Yoga Studio
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Clubhouse
Roof Terrace
Controlled Access
Business Center
Gated
Property Services
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Online Services
- Pet Washing Station
- Public Transportation
- Key Fob Entry
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Disposal Chutes
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Double Vanities
- Tub/Shower
- Framed Mirrors
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Quartz Countertops
Model Details
- Vinyl Flooring
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
Adjacent to Downtown Columbus, the city’s Uptown District is a historic hub featuring the best of bars, restaurants, theatres, and riverfront parks. Situated along the Scioto River, Columbus’s Uptown District is home to Bicentennial Park, known for the Scioto Mile Fountain, an amphitheater, and Milestone 229, a glass-enclosed restaurant overlooking the fountains. Uptown District also features the Cultural Arts Center, the Ohio Statehouse, and the Columbus Commons, a green space offering seasonal events, cafes, gardens, and more.
Aside from the beautiful parks and historic architecture, residents love catching a live performance at both the Ohio Theatre and Palace Theatre, ornate local treasures. The small businesses in this community are thriving, ranging from breweries and bars to local art galleries and eclectic restaurants. Check out Elevator Brewery and Draught House or Pins Mechanical Co. for great eats and cold drinks.
Learn more about living in Uptown DistrictCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Uptown District | Columbus, OH | |
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| Studio | $1,178 | $1,038 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,602 | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,485 | $1,386 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,140 | $1,618 |
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Online Services
- Pet Washing Station
- Public Transportation
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Storage Space
- Disposal Chutes
- Gated
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- 24/7 Emergency Service Team
- 2-inch NuWood blinds
- An Edwards Urban Community
- Bark Park
- Bike repair station
- Ceramic porcelain tile backsplash
- Convenient internal trash chutes
- Designer pendant, track & under-mount lighting
- Dramatic open living spaces with 9’ ceilings
- Easy access I-71, I-670, I-70 & SR 315
- Elegant framed vanity mirrors
- Energy Star Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
- Gooseneck Faucet
- Interior Mail Room
- Members Clubroom Kitchen
- Online resident payment system
- Online service requests
- Paw Spa
- Personal terrace or balcony*
- Prewired for Time Warner/Spectrum Television
- Rainfall showerheads + luxurious soaking tubs
- Resident Bike Storage
- Resident Social Events
- Rooftop firepit and conversation areas
- Sleek Glass Top Range
- Stunning City Views
- Washer and Dryer included for FREE
- Yoga Studio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Double Vanities
- Tub/Shower
- Framed Mirrors
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Quartz Countertops
- Vinyl Flooring
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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A6 Kitchen Area
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Clubroom
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2BR, 2BA - 1,046 SF - B2-0
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2BR, 2BA - 1,046 SF - B2-0
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2BR, 2BA - 1,046 SF - B2-0
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2BR, 2BA - 1,046 SF - B2-0
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2BR, 2BA - 1,046 SF - B2-0
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The Nicholas has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
The Nicholas includes trash removal in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Parking is available at The Nicholas. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
The Nicholas has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,216/mo. to $2,628/mo.
Yes, The Nicholas 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 $1,216 for a studio, you would need to earn about $48,640 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Nicholas is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! The Nicholas offers 9 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
12 W Gay St
Columbus, OH 43215