Columbus, Ohio

Real Estate and Apartments for Rent in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus also has a number of distinctive neighborhoods within the metro area from which to rent an apartment. The Short North, rich with large homes and beautiful shops, comprise a type of Victorian village. German Village to the south is known for its quaint 19th century brick cottages. Franklinton, sometimes known as "the Bottoms", is the neighborhood immediately west of downtown. Further west of Franklinton is a group of smaller neighborhoods commonly referred to as "The Hilltop."

The Ohio State University (OSU) area is populated by a high concentration of students during the school year (approximately 50,000 students). Located between OSU and Worthington is Clintonville, home to Whetstone Park, and the Park of Roses. San Margherita to the west of town, is a community formed by Italian immigrants who arrived at the turn of the 20th century.

Other neighborhoods around the area include: Berwick, Bexley, Dublin, Gahanna, Hungarian Village, Hilliard, Merion Village, Milo Grogan, Linden, Flytown, Italian Village, Weinland Park, Driving Park, New Albany, Olde Town East, Grandview-Marble Cliff, Seagrave, University View, Valleyview, New Rome, Urbancrest, Eastmoor, Minerva Park, Mifflinville, Linworth, Riverlea, Northland, Olentangy, Lincoln Village, Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthington.

Ohio State University (OSU)

Ohio State University is one of the largest college campuses in the United States. Columbus is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes college football team and plays at Ohio Stadium. "Buckeye fever" permeates Columbus culture year-round and forms major part of Columbus's cultural identity.

On the campus of The Ohio State University, one can find The Wexner Center for the Arts, a contemporary art gallery and research facility located on the OSU campus, and the Ohio State University Athletics Hall of Fame, located in the Jerome Schottenstein Center (home of the OSU basketball and men's ice hockey teams).

Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio

From art museums to festivals, to outdoor activities, there is much to do in Columbus, Ohio that is affordable and accessible to the average apartment renter. The Columbus Museum of Art is Columbus's main museum. Franklin Park Conservatory is a frequently visited botanical garden. COSI, (formerly the Center of Science and Industry), is a large science museum located on the bank of the Scioto River.

Columbus is also the home of many the Opera Columbus, BalletMet, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCo), Shadowbox Cabaret and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

Columbus is located near many hiking areas and state parks, including Clifton Gorge, Alum Creek, Black Hand Gorge, and the Hocking Hills area of Ohio. To find out more news things to do, read Columbus's daily newspaper, the Columbus Dispatch.

Professional Sports in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus has professional sports teams include the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League and Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League both play at Nationwide Arena, while the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer play at their own stadium, Columbus Crew Stadium.