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    Raccoon Creek Apartments

    3819 Plane Tree Dr W, Columbus, OH 43228
    (380) 666-3819
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Columbus, OH Apartments for Rent

Columbus is Ohio's capital and largest city, home to The Ohio State University and perfectly positioned where the Scioto and Olentangy rivers meet. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Columbus, you'll discover an affordable market with one-bedroom units averaging $1,139 and two-bedroom apartments averaging $1,344—making it a smart choice for budget-conscious renters who want big-city amenities without breaking the bank.

Renting in Columbus means choosing from neighborhoods that match your lifestyle. The Short North Arts District features galleries and restaurants, while German Village offers historic architecture and cobblestone streets perfect for weekend strolls. Areas near Ohio State University attract students and recent graduates, and downtown residents enjoy being steps from Nationwide Arena and the Scioto Mile waterfront. The city's prime location offers easy access via major highways like I-70 and I-71, plus employers including JPMorgan Chase, Battelle Memorial Institute, and leading healthcare systems provide solid job opportunities across various fields.

Why Columbus?

  • Ohio State University is top-rated and award-winning.
  • Columbus is Ohio’s largest city and the state capitol.
  • Shopping at the historic North Market, operating since 1876.
  • The amazing food and fun of the German Village’s Oktoberfest.
  • Visiting the Jack Nicklaus Museum and seven public golf courses.
  • A fabulous art community with several galleries and theaters.

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Grandview Heights High School

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Worthington Kilbourne High School

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Horizon Science Academy Columbus

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Finland Middle School

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Mccord Middle School

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Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School

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Clinton Elementary School

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Bluffsview Elementary School

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Prairie Lincoln Elementary School

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