Across High Street from each other. Only one is brand new.
StateHouse Highline, formerly The Highline at Nine, sits across High Street from INTRO Columbus. INTRO opens Fall 2027 as new mass timber construction with studios, 5- and 6-bedrooms, and exposed 10-foot wood ceilings in every home.
Updated October 9, 2026. Competitor details come from StateHouse Highline's own website on that date.
The short answer
Choose INTRO Columbus if you want a new building on the same corner. INTRO opens Fall 2027; StateHouse Highline is an existing building now under new management. INTRO offers studios and 5- and 6-bedrooms, which Highline does not list, and every INTRO home has exposed 10-foot mass timber ceilings and oversized windows. Highline includes sewer and trash in rent and has a pool and yoga studio, and its 1-bedrooms run larger.
Scorecard: 9 of 13 categories go to INTRO Columbus
| Category | INTRO Columbus | Highline | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Brand new, opening Fall 2027 | Existing building, formerly The Highline at Nine | INTRO Columbus |
| Studio option | Yes: 477 to 595 SF | None listed; 1 to 4 bedrooms | INTRO Columbus |
| 5- and 6-bedroom options | Yes: up to 1,964 SF and 2,012 SF | None listed | INTRO Columbus |
| Ceilings and structure | Exposed 10-foot mass timber ceilings in every home | None listed | INTRO Columbus |
| Game room | Arcade games and billiards | None listed | INTRO Columbus |
| Wellness built into every home | Biophilic design: exposed wood, daylight from oversized windows, and 10-foot ceilings | Wellness amenities in shared spaces: pool, fitness center, yoga studio | INTRO Columbus |
| Sustainable structure | Mass timber, a renewable building material that stores carbon | None listed | INTRO Columbus |
| Rideshare lobby | Dedicated rideshare lobby | None listed | INTRO Columbus |
| Fire pit and yard games | Second-floor amenity deck with fire pit, grills, and yard-game turf | Courtyard with grilling stations; fire pit none listed | INTRO Columbus |
| Study space | Library, private study pods, meeting rooms | Study areas and 24-hour business center | Even |
| Internet | Gigabit internet included | Included in rent | Even |
| Pool and yoga | None listed | Pool with sundeck and yoga studio | Highline |
| Sewer and trash | Billed separately | Included in rent | Highline |
Location and getting to class
INTRO sits at 1497 N High St, on the corner of 9th and High. The Ohio Union is about a 9-minute walk and the Wexner Medical Center about 13. COTA Line 2 runs out front.
| From 1497 N High St to | Distance | Walk | Bike | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Union | 0.4 mi | 8 to 9 min | 2 to 3 min | COTA Line 2 runs on High Street |
| Wexner Medical Center | 0.7 mi | 13 to 14 min | 4 min | Walk or bike |
| The Oval | 0.7 mi | 14 to 16 min | 4 to 5 min | Walk or bike |
| Thompson Library | 0.8 mi | 16 to 17 min | 5 min | Walk or bike |
| Ohio Stadium | 1.2 mi | 24 to 26 min | 7 to 8 min | Walk or bike |
Walk and bike times are door-to-door estimates from 1497 N High St. Check COTA for current Line 2 service.
Where Highline sits
StateHouse Highline is at 1494 N High St, directly across High Street from INTRO, above ground-floor retail. Location is even. The difference is the building you come home to.
Floor plans and space
INTRO covers every bedroom count from studio to 6. Highline lists 1- to 4-bedroom plans. Highline's 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms run slightly larger; INTRO's 3-bedroom range is wider and its 4-bedrooms are similar.
| Home type | INTRO Columbus: size | Highline: size |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 477 to 595 SF | Not offered |
| 1 bedroom | 516 to 587 SF | 624 to 643 SF |
| 2 bedroom | 789 to 904 SF | 853 to 938 SF |
| 3 bedroom | 964 to 1,262 SF | 1,144 to 1,290 SF |
| 4 bedroom | 1,331 to 1,511 SF | 1,416 to 1,524 SF |
| 5 bedroom | 1,382 to 1,964 SF, flats and townhomes | Not offered |
| 6 bedroom | 2,012 SF townhome | Not offered |
StateHouse Highline sizes are from statehousecolumbus.com as of October 9, 2026.
Inside the home
Both furnish every home and include a washer and dryer and internet. INTRO's homes are new construction with exposed mass timber at 10 feet, oversized low-emissivity windows, and quartz countertops.
Standard in every INTRO Columbus home
- Exposed 10-foot mass timber ceilings
- Oversized low-emissivity windows
- Fully furnished bedrooms and living areas
- Custom bedroom closets
- Stainless steel appliances
- Quartz countertops
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Gigabit internet included
- Open-concept layouts
What Highline lists
- Designer furniture package: couch, chair, coffee table, media console, barstools
- Full-size bed, dresser, nightstand, desk, and chair in each bedroom
- Energy-efficient appliances
- Washer and dryer
- Internet included
Amenities, floor by floor
Highline's package centers on a pool and sundeck. INTRO's centers on a 5,000-plus SF fitness space, a library, and a game lounge, with a second-floor amenity deck outside.
Wellness and fitness
- Over 5,000 square feet of fitness space
- Building designed around biophilic principles: exposed wood, daylight, and natural materials
Study
- Library
- Private study pods
- Study lounges
- Collaborative meeting rooms
Social
- Resident lounge with game-day viewing
- Game lounge with arcade games and billiards
- Community events
Second-floor amenity deck
- Grills
- Fire pit
- Yard-game turf
- Sundeck and outdoor courtyard
Everyday
- Dedicated rideshare lobby
- Package and mail rooms
- Bike storage
- Controlled access entry
- On-site management and maintenance
- Parking space rental
What Highline lists
- Pool with sundeck
- 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio
- 24-hour business center with printing
- Study areas with a coffee station
- Courtyard with grilling stations
- Gated garage parking and covered bike storage
- Fob entry on the building and elevators
- Monthly resident events
On INTRO Columbus's list, not on Highline's
- Exposed 10-foot mass timber ceilings in every home
- Studio, 5-bedroom, and 6-bedroom homes
- Library and private study pods
- Arcade games and billiards
- Fire pit and yard-game turf
- Dedicated rideshare lobby
Based on the amenities Highline publishes on its website as of October 9, 2026.
What you'll actually pay beyond rent
| Item | INTRO Columbus | Highline |
|---|---|---|
| Application and admin | $250 once ($50 application + $200 admin) | Ask the leasing office |
| Annual tech fee | $100 per lease term | Ask the leasing office |
| Trash | $5/month | Included in rent |
| Sewer | Usage-based | Included in rent |
| Utility billing admin | $9/month | Ask the leasing office |
| Credit builder | $9/month, required | Ask the leasing office |
| Internet | Gigabit internet included | Included in rent |
| Liability insurance | Required; own policy or $16/month | Not provided; renter's insurance recommended |
| Pets | $300 once + $45/month | Pet friendly; ask the leasing office |
INTRO's year-one required fees total $626: $50 + $200 + $100 + $60 + $108 + $108, excluding rent, usage-based utilities, insurance, parking, and pets. Ask StateHouse for its full fee disclosure so you can compare the same way. INTRO Columbus's full fee schedule is posted at introcolumbus.com/fees.
Parking, leasing, and roommates
Both offer parking. INTRO rents spaces by the month, and Highline has a gated garage. Both lease individually by the bed, and both offer roommate matching.
Questions to ask on your Highline tour
Bring these. The answers make the difference clear fast.
- Is the building new?INTRO opens Fall 2027.
- Do you have a studio, 5-bedroom, or 6-bedroom?INTRO has all three.
- Can I see the full fee disclosure?INTRO's is posted at introcolumbus.com/fees.
- How high are the ceilings?INTRO's are exposed mass timber at 10 feet.
- Is there a game room?INTRO has a game lounge with arcade games and billiards.
The bottom line
INTRO and StateHouse Highline face each other across High Street, so the location is the same. Highline has a pool and includes sewer and trash. INTRO is brand new for Fall 2027, built of mass timber with exposed 10-foot wood ceilings and oversized windows in every home, and it offers the studio, 5-bedroom, and 6-bedroom layouts Highline does not. On the same corner, INTRO is the newer, more distinctive home.
INTRO Columbus vs. StateHouse Highline: FAQ
Is StateHouse Highline the same as The Highline at Nine?
Yes. StateHouse lists The Highline at Nine as Highline's former name.
Which is newer, INTRO Columbus or StateHouse Highline?
INTRO Columbus is new construction opening for Fall 2027. StateHouse Highline is an existing building under new management.
Does StateHouse Highline have studios or 6-bedrooms?
Highline lists 1- to 4-bedroom plans. INTRO offers studios through 6-bedrooms.
What is mass timber?
Mass timber is engineered wood used as the building's structure. At INTRO, it stays exposed as 10-foot ceilings in every home.
What are INTRO's required fees?
A $50 application fee, $200 admin fee, $100 technology fee per lease term, $5/month trash, $9/month utility billing admin, and a $9/month credit builder, about $626 in year one. Renter's insurance is also required.
Does INTRO lease by the bed?
Yes. Leases are individual, and INTRO offers roommate matching.
See INTRO Columbus for yourself
Tour INTRO through the leasing office at 1624 N High St, a few blocks north of the building. Call or text (740) 519-5704.
INTRO Columbus is an Equal Housing Opportunity community, managed by Coastal Ridge Real Estate. 1497 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201.
Details for StateHouse Highline reflect that community's own published website content as of October 9, 2026 and are provided for informational comparison only. Rates, fees, floor plans, and amenities at every community change; confirm current terms directly with each leasing office before signing. INTRO Columbus's rates, fees, and features are subject to change before lease execution. Renderings are artist's conceptions.
