Current Students
Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Law students have a wealth of choices when it comes to living in privately owned housing. The location of the Ohio State campus allows convenient access to many large and small apartment complexes with varying costs and amenities. For additional information regarding housing options in the Columbus area, refer to the university's Off-Campus Housing Office web page.
Students who relocate to Columbus and who wish to purchase a home will find that real estate costs compare very favorably to other large cities. Such students may choose to live in historic districts, such as German Village or Victorian Village, or in suburbs located only a few minutes from the Ohio State campus. However, there are a number of areas in which a majority of law students reside because of the variety convenient and affordable housing options. These are listed below for your consideration.
Clintonville
Located approximately 1.5 miles north of the OSU campus area, Clintonville is comprised of six square miles of land and is home to approximately 30,000 residents. The boundaries of Clintonville are as follows: Arcadia Avenue on the south, Lincoln Avenue on the north, the Olentangy River on the west, and Interstate 71 on the east.
Clintonville consists of privately owned homes, numerous duplexes, and some smaller apartment complexes. Most homes and apartments date to the 1930s and 40s. Clintonville offers conveniently located community features, such as grocery stores and parks. The COTA bus service runs every 5 to 10 minutes on High street from Clintonville to the College of Law.
Clintonville Community Information:
Large Apartment Complexes in Clintonville:
- Olentangy Village, the largest rental community in Clintonville, includes The Village, The Cove, The River, and The Ravine, is recommended by some of our current students. (614) 261-0202
- Old Nantucket Apartments, (614) 267-0200
- University Village, (614) 261-1211
Smaller Apartment Complexes and Duplexes:
The best way to become acquainted with smaller privately owned apartment rentals available is to take a drive through North High Street and the surrounding side streets. The neighborhood newspaper (The Booster), and the following realtors are also good sources of information for these rental options. Realtors with rental opportunities in Clintonville:
- King Thompson Realtors, (614) 792-0808
- Century 21
- CR O'Neil & Company, (614) 261-6767
Victorian Village
Located approximately 1.2 miles south of the OSU campus, the Victorian Village area encompasses West Fifth Avenue on the north, Goodale Boulevard on the south, Harrison Avenue on the west, and High Street on the east. Victorian Village includes private homes as well as houses that have been divided into separate living quarters, which are available for rent.
Victorian Village has a nice mix of home owners and OSU students. Located in the middle of the neighborhood is Goodale Park which is perfect for walks and jogging. Victorian Village offers features such as COTA bus stops located primarily on High Street with direct service to the law school. Grocery stores and other conveniences are located within the immediate vicinity of the neighborhood.
Victorian Village Community Information:
- Victorian Village Society, (614) 228-2912
Large Apartment Complexes in Victorian Village:
- Victorian Gate Apartments, (614) 221-8444
- Alexandria Colony Apartments, (614) 461-9017
- Thurber Manor, (800) 406-3864 or (614) 469-9267
Smaller Apartment Complexes and Duplexes:
The best way to become acquainted with smaller individually owned apartments units available throughout Victorian Village is to take a walk down the area's tree-lined streets or to look through the Dispatch newspaper classifieds section.
Upper Arlington
Located approximately 3 miles northwest of campus, Upper Arlington is bounded by Fifth Avenue on the south, Henderson Road on the north, Route 33 on the east, and Kenny Road on the west. Upper Arlington is home to approximately 36,000 residents and is one of Columbus' most established suburbs.
Upper Arlington offers a select number of rental opportunities. Residents of Upper Arlington enjoy conveniently located shopping areas, COTA bus stops, and, for law students with school age children, an excellent school system. Proficiency test scores for both elementary and high schools are among the highest statewide.
Upper Arlington Community Information:
Large Apartment Complexes in Upper Arlington area:
- Governour's Square (Columbus school district), (614) 451-4633
- Lexington Park (Columbus school district), (614) 459-6000
- The Fox and Hound (Columbus school district), (614) 457-1155
- Sterling Place, (614) 442-7744
Smaller Apartment Complexes and Duplexes:
The best way to explore other smaller individually owned apartment complexes in Upper Arlington is drive up North Star Road & Northwest Boulevard or to review the Upper Arlington News classifieds section. The following realtors are also good sources of information for these rental options.
Realtors with rental opportunities in Upper Arlington:
- Wallace F. Ackley Company, (614) 486-2493
- King Thompson Realtors, (614) 792-0808
Grandview
Located approximately 2.5 miles southwest of campus, the Grandview area is home to many law students. The approximate boundaries of the Grandview area are as follows: King Avenue on the north, Goodale Boulevard on the south, Olentangy River on the east, and Cambridge Boulevard on the west.
A variety of affordable rental opportunities are available in the Grandview area, with community features such as conveniently located shopping areas, parks, and COTA bus stops. Grandview and the surrounding area is attractive for students looking for a variety of affordable and centrally located rental opportunities.
Grandview Community Information:
Large Apartment Complexes in the Grandview area:
- Heritage Apartments (between Upper Arlington and Grandview), (614) 486-5232
- The Canterbury (Grandview area), (614) 263-8855
- Greystone Court Apartments, (614) 294-6097
- Waterford Pointe, (614) 853-9339
Smaller Apartment Complexes and Duplexes:
The best way to become acquainted with smaller and individually owned apartment complexes in the Grandview/northwest Columbus area is to drive up and down the following streets:
- Northwest Boulevard between Goodale Boulevard and King Avenue;
- King Avenue between Olentangy River Road and Tremont Road;
- the many side streets located between Fifth Avenue and Third Avenue located west of Kenny Road.
The following realtors are also good sources of information for these rental options:
- Carriage Trade Reality, Inc, (614) 228-6700
- Wallace F. Ackley Company, (614) 486-2493
- RZ Reality, (614) 486-7070
Other Property Owners in Central Ohio
The following property owners have housing options throughout central Ohio, including the Clintonville, Victorian Village, Upper Arlington, and Grandview areas:
- Brixton Properties - Variety of properties located in the OSU, Grandview, and Clintonville areas. Call (614) 486-8669.
- AIMCO - Operates many apartment complexes in the Upper Arlington and Grandview areas.
- Kohr Royer Griffith, Inc. - Properties available in Clintonville and Grandview areas. KRG, Inc. offers a variety of houses, townhouses, duplexes and apartments in nice residential settings just minutes away from the OSU campus. (614) 228-5547.
- Realtor Listing/Remax North - Variety of apartments, houses, and duplexes available. For more information call John Stomps at (614) 263-6202.
- Broker & Associates - Variety of duplexes and townhouses available in Upper Arlington and Grandview areas. (614) 488-0644.
- Crossby Reality - Affordable units available in Grandview, Upper Arlington, and Clintonville. For a full listing call Toni at (614) 487-1076.
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