INTRO vs Rambler Columbus
Which Community Is Right For You?
INTRO Columbus and Rambler Columbus are both brand-new student housing communities built for life near Ohio State, but they lead with different priorities. This guide walks through how each one is actually put together, so you can weigh them against what matters most to you.
If you're comparing off-campus options near Ohio State, INTRO Columbus and Rambler Columbus are both likely on your list. Both are brand-new construction, both lease individually by the bed, and both run the full range from studio to 6-bedroom. From there, they're built for different priorities: one leads with architecture, mass timber, 10-foot ceilings, and large windows built into every unit, and the other leads with a resort-style amenity package steps from OSU's main quads. Here's what each one actually offers, so you can figure out which fits how you want to live.
Where you land in the University District changes your daily walk to class and what's within reach on foot, not just how close the pin looks on a map.
Located at 1497 N High St, at the corner of 9th and High, along the tall building corridor at the northern edge of the campus area. It's positioned within OSU's dense High Street strip of shops, restaurants, and transit. Just a 4 minute(0.2 mile) walk to OSU Campus.
Located at 222 W Lane Ave, directly across the street from OSU's main campus, about a 3-minute walk to the main quads and a 4-minute walk to the Fisher College of Business.
Bedroom count and unit type determine who you can live with and how much space you'll actually have, which matters more than square footage on its own.
17 floor plans total, spanning studio through 6-bedroom. 3 and 5-bedroom townhome options. Every unit leases individually by the bed.
| Studio | 477–595 SF |
| 1-Bedroom | 516–587 SF |
| 2-Bedroom | 789–904 SF |
| 3-Bedroom | 964–1,262 SF |
| 4-Bedroom | 1,331–1,511 SF |
| 5-Bedroom | 1,382–1,964 SF |
| 6-Bedroom | 2,012 SF |
25 floor plans total, spanning studio through 6-bedroom, including 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome-style layouts. Every unit leases individually by the bed.
| Studio | 401–451 SF |
| 1-Bedroom | 528–579 SF |
| 2-Bedroom | 656–1,175 SF |
| 3-Bedroom | 1,052–1,172 SF |
| 4-Bedroom | 1,306–1,379 SF |
| 5-Bedroom | 1,546 SF |
| 6-Bedroom | 1,894–1,918 SF |
What's bundled into rent versus billed separately changes your real monthly cost beyond the base rent number, so it's worth lining up before you sign.
- Fully furnished units across every floor plan
- 1GB high-speed internet included in rent
- In-unit washer & dryer
- Electric and water/sewer billed separately by usage
- Separate monthly trash service fee
- Optional double occupancy available in our 5-bedroom D2
- Fully furnished units with premium Wi-Fi, full-size washer and dryer, and wall-mounted Smart TV
- Utilities billed by usage through a third-party service, plus an annual utility setup fee
- Separate monthly trash service fee
- Optional double occupancy available in studio and 1-bedroom units for an added monthly fee
On-site parking is available at both communities for an additional monthly fee; current pricing isn't published by either as of this writing, so contact each leasing team directly for rates.
Both communities market wellness, but they build it in at different points: one bakes it into the architecture of every unit, the other adds it through a wide amenity package.
- Mass timber construction with exposed 10-foot ceilings and large windows in every unit
- Over 5,000 square feet of dedicated fitness space
- Resident lounge with game-day viewing areas
- Separate game lounge with arcade games and billiards
- Library, private study pods, and collaborative meeting rooms
- Outdoor courtyard sundeck
- Dedicated rideshare lobby, secure package/mail rooms, and bike storage
- Pet friendly
- 13th floor penthouses with 12-foot ceilings
- Pool deck with two heated pools/hot tubs, a Jumbotron, firepits, and a grilling area
- Fitness center, yoga studio, sauna, and a cold plunge pool
- Pet spa with washing and grooming stations
- Study mezzanine with 11 private study rooms and a podcast room
- On-site Daydreamer coffee shop (10% resident discount) and Victory Lap sports bar
- Free access to the Ladder fitness app
- Four courtyards and secure bike storage
What Matters Most To You?
Use whichever list below matches your priorities as a starting point, then tour both to see the space in person.
INTRO Columbus Wins If You Want:
- Wellness features built into your own unit (10-foot ceilings, large windows, exposed mass timber)
- More square footage in most bed counts (see the Floor Plans table above)
- A library and a separate game lounge with arcade games and billiards
- Biophilic design that's part of the building's construction, not an added amenity
Rambler Columbus Wins If You Want:
- A resort-style amenity package: two pools/hot tubs, a sauna, a cold plunge pool, and a yoga studio
- An on-site coffee shop and sports bar without leaving the building
- 11 private study rooms plus a dedicated podcast room
- Free access to the Ladder fitness app
- A spot directly across the street from OSU's main quads
- The option to add a roommate to a studio or 1-bedroom for a flat added fee
Check Out Both If You Want:
- Fully furnished units with in-unit washer and dryer and a wall-mounted Smart TV
- Individual by-the-bed leasing across every floor plan
- Studio through 6-bedroom options
- A pet-friendly building (each with its own restrictions)
- Usage-based utility billing
- An on-site fitness center
- A short walk to Ohio State's campus and the High Street corridor
INTRO Columbus is an Equal Housing Opportunity community.
Details for Rambler Columbus reflect that community's own published materials as of this writing and are provided for informational comparison only. Confirm current floor plans, pricing, lease terms, and availability directly with their leasing office before signing.
