FALL HOUSING EDITION
How the Columbus housing market can complicate students’ o -campus housing searches
By Garret Travers Lantern Reporter
Ihousing, they are not alone.
Every fall semester, many Ohio State undergraduate students begin housing, and each year, the cutthroat
kets across the country, students
According to on the median
United States is, on average, $1,534. Columbus falls just under the nation
room monthly rent coming in at $1,220.
Of Columbus neighbor hoods, the University District has the high est average rent at $3,466, accord
room rents in Columbus have seen months in a row.”
Ben Sears,
lessness — and a member of the Colum bus Coalition for the Homeless, said the city has struggled to build enough
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Ohio averaged 9,000 housing units growth.
added to the market,” Sears said. Sears said one factor contribut cerns.
move to one of the surrounding com munities like Grandview, Clintonville, them as well.
of community engagement at United advocates for social welfare — Central
In the same time frame, for every 100 families in need of shelter, the from 107 to 102 units. By 2030, the sentation.
This reduction in available housing ing market and engenders challenges
essarily being made to available units, student housing costs still increase, Sears said.
A Pella Company sign advertises available space in a house on 14th Avenue.
basic demand is increasing, and then
ing for Ohio State students, including
match this growth, decreases in vacant units and rising housing costs. said.
Because of the broader Columbus ability and costs of student housing, dent homelessness rates to rise.
Education Service Center.
riencing homelessness, said the term
nighttime residence,” according to the ter. said. Still, one way students might face
Housing in Central Ohio, 2010-20 according to Michael Wilkos, vice president of community engagement at United Way of Central Ohio
9,000 housing units built per year
14,000 units needed to account for population growth
Sears said when the rate of hous the homelessness has continued to in crease.”
able. The Columbus Coalition for the
able housing guide on its website for families and individuals with limited income.
Additionally, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
Living easy: How to set roommate boundaries
By Kyrie Thomas Campus LTV Producer
Scanfeel like a dream — at least, at
But, in order to extend the honey to establish healthy boundaries with their roommates.
document many Ohio State students
Education website, the agreement out lines rules surrounding cleaning is resolution and more.
informal contract actually carried little
or a suitemate agreement,” Lehman
been very communicative in a mature way.”
Though Lehman is one of eight her individual room is shared with just situations.
boundaries like, ‘Hey, can we try not to
er to do at night, we would just go to
sacs said relying on the document can aries at the start of the semester.
that your roommate leaves her clothes ed through things like neatness and
cuss things with each other.”
The roommate agreement is of
can lend itself to more streamlined
later on.”
when moving in together, Isaacs said. to form.
not be judgemental, [and to] listen to
Though the dorm roommate agree ment is considered non binding, Isaa
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Everything students need to know about o -campus living
By Bailey Johnston Lantern Reporter
Dcampus in September 2022, puter science, said he experienced an tried to break his bike lock. security.
It was stolen three months later.
Kim’s experience represents a challenge nearly all students who are
example, maintaining smoke alarms;
While renting a property, Isaacs said it is essential to know the duties that come with the lease, as well as the
“Things like exterior lighting — who maintains it? Are you responsi
ty spokesperson Dan Hedman said in an email students should
come into play when one campus.
“Residence halls require swipe card access and are regularly patrolled by police and
step toward independence but also added responsibil ity in prioritizing your own
campus residence halls.
“You, as a renter, need to take care
Theft and personal safety
Maintaining interior and exterior lighting is a crucial as it helps students pro belongings, Hedman said. He also said curtains and blinds should stay closed, entry points should remain cash should be hidden to
to always lock doors
In addition, Hedman said students
5 p.m. home.
These window and door alarms
class, an online resource that Hedman YouTube channel.
Fire safety according to the U.S. Department are caused by “unattended
extinguishers, so it’s crucial that stu dents independently obtain them as a
curring, Isaacs said students should the colder months, Isaacs said stu dents who use space heaters should
Isaacs said rental properties don’t
extinguisher within their units,
extinguisher; whether you landlord does, make sure there is one there and that
Sneak peek: New o -campus developments for 2025-26
By Madison Wallace Lantern Reporter
Ohio State students looking to consider next school year.
growing trend in student housing, which attempts to balance proxim
WOSU.
elements such as study lounges, social
Rambler Columbus ment building that once stood at 222 report. and commercial building, connected and construction will be completed in April 2025, according to the report.
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similar luxury apartments.
building once it opens, so we’ll
View of Rambler Columbus’ main entry and south pool deck from an October 2024 construction update.
Peer on 7th on 50 E. Seventh Ave. across from Kroger.
which we’ll turn into hot tubs in the winter, then our yoga studio and
Tuck said students can expect grants them entry to all the com study sessions.
completed construction earlier this ground report.
According to its website, Peer on make it appealing to students who
able leasing options only cater to pricing on some leases.
ments include modern interiors and and dryers, pendant lighting and we the bed, meaning apartment rooms requirements measuring three times the monthly rent.
said students should act sooner rather than later.
as well as to schedule a tour.
Peer on 7th
According to the complex’s website, and to schedule a tour, students can go to the leasing website.
What do Ohio State students pay in rent?
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well let’s put that into an addendum Take advantage of Ohio State’s resources make their leasing processes seam less.
DeMooy said students should also ing sessions are held in collaboration website.
dents, parents, guardians and other college student supporters who are said.
Additionally, Kremer said Student
rules the landlord may not legally be allowed to implement and what rights agreements, Kremer said.
To schedule an appointment with
Top tips for signing an o -campus lease for rst-time renters
By Lily Pace Lantern Reporter
Amore and more students who the scramble to secure student hous should pull out their reading glasses any lease.
can ensure their signing processes are
Find compatible roommates with roommates.
Oct. 28.
access by sending an email request to studentlegal@osu.edu.
Consider location and budget
Though rent costs are set at the are additional costs students must
getting to know the neighborhoods choice.
ing Search allows students to learn that work with Ohio State and commit and more — students can conduct monials.
Students can also reach out to the company that they plan to rent
Kremer said contacting a leasing company directly with any questions
Many students might think to sign personal boundaries and standards is es and personal schedules, Rachel rience manager at Ohio State, said in an email.
the long term, and students should
cial means, DeMooy said. When it comes to budgeting with payments, Kremer said.
(like restaurants, transportation, etc.) can help you narrow down where you
Research the property owner
Lines could be out the door to sign houses and standalone apartments. in person.
got a roommate or multiple room
Regarding location, Kremer said areas and buildings based on their
Prior to signing, students should their chosen residence, they are also estate company they are signing with, DeMooy said.
“Students should do their research when it comes to who they will be
said. “I strongly, strongly encourage students to tour the actual unit they would be renting rather than relying on pictures on the internet or model company makes certain promises during the leasing process, but has Kremer said.