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University Village

2981 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$863 - $1,960 Studio - 3 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

The Meyer

$863
Studio, 1 Bath
245 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$863
245
1/6/26
Full 1
$863
245
8/11/26

The Smith

$870
Studio, 1 Bath
297 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$870
297
1/6/26
Full 1
$870
297
8/11/26

The Coleman

$881
Studio, 1 Bath
333 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$881
333
1/6/26
Full 1
$881
333
8/11/26

The Hayes

$889
Studio, 1 Bath
407 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$889
407
1/6/26
Full 1
$889
407
8/11/26

The Nicklaus

$871
Studio, 1 Bath
254 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$871
254
8/11/26

The Tressel

$973
1 Bed, 1 Bath
373 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$973
373
1/6/26
Full 1
$973
373
8/11/26

The Swisher

$993
1 Bed, 1 Bath
485 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$993
485
1/6/26
Full 1
$993
485
8/11/26

The Gee

$998
1 Bed, 1 Bath
385 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$998
385
1/6/26
Full 1
$998
385
8/11/26

The Oliver (Furnished)

$1,090
1 Bed, 1 Bath
416 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$1,090
416
1/6/26
Full 1
$1,090
416
8/11/26

The Plaza (Furnished)

$1,099
1 Bed, 1 Bath
411 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 1
$1,099
411
1/6/26
Full 1
$1,099
411
8/11/26

The Heaton

$1,123
2 Beds, 1 Bath
589 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 2
$1,123
589
1/6/26
Full 2
$1,123
589
8/11/26

The Owens

$1,141
2 Beds, 1 Bath
577 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 2
$1,141
577
1/6/26
Full 2
$1,141
577
8/11/26

The Heisman

$1,187
2 Beds, 1 Bath
609 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 2
$1,187
609
1/6/26
Full 2
$1,187
609
8/11/26

The Pool House

$1,960
2 Beds, 2 Baths
841 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 2
$1,960
841
8/11/26

The Griffin

$1,364
3 Beds, 1 Bath
739 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Full 3
$1,364
739
1/6/26
Full 3
$1,364
739
8/11/26
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Map of University Village

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The Closest Campus to University Village is The Ohio State University

Nearby Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

The Ohio State University

Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)

Columbus State C.C., Columbus

Drive: 10 min (5.8 mi)

Columbus Coll. of Art & Design

Drive: 10 min (5.9 mi)

Franklin University

Drive: 12 min (6.8 mi)

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 11 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1974
  • 1126 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

One-Time Basics

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $99

Due at Application

Due at Move-In

Due at Move-Out

Property Highlights

University Village is designed around a sense of tradition, community, and unparalleled happiness. We're the perfect off-campus housing location that offers apartment living for every need. Whether you're looking for a long or short-term housing option, you can choose from studios, one, two, or three bedroom apartments with fully-furnished options available. In addition, UV is equipped with a two-story Resident Life Center, 24-hour fitness center, coffee cafe, private study lounges, computer lab, billiards and so much more. You will love coming home to a premier amenity package, classic architecture, and pet friendly tree-lined streets!

  • Complimentary Starbucks Coffee Bar
  • Cyber Cafe with Plenty of Workstations, Computers & Printing
  • USB Outlets
  • Poolside Bar
  • Interactive Study Rooms
  • Plenty of Room to Lounge & Game
  • Professional Tanning Bed
  • Freedom to Paint your Walls
  • Picnic Area with Grills
  • Pool Table & Shuffle Board

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Furnished

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Maintenance on site
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool
  • Public Transportation
  • Tanning Salon
  • Volleyball Court

Area Scores

Walk Score ®

Somewhat Walkable60 / 100

Transit Score ®

Some Transit41 / 100

Bike Score ®

Very Bikeable74 / 100

Soundscore

Active68 / 100

Transit

Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
18 min Drive
John Glenn Columbus International
Airport
Rickenbacker International
30 min Drive
Rickenbacker International

Moving to Riverview, Columbus, OH

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate University Village proximity to Olentangy River Rd, University City Shopping Center, and Olentangy Plaza. Olentangy River Rd is 0.1 miles away, and University City Shopping Center is within a 4 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near University Village are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 1.9 miles, including Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens.

Airports

Living in Riverview provides easy access to John Glenn Columbus International, located just 17 minutes from University Village. Another nearby airport is Rickenbacker International, located 20.3 miles away.

Property Details

University Village is designed around a sense of tradition, community, and unparalleled happiness. We're the perfect off-campus housing location that offers apartment living for every need. Whether you're looking for a long or short-term housing... option, you can choose from studios, one, two, or three bedroom apartments with fully-furnished options available. In addition, UV is equipped with a two-story Resident Life Center, 24-hour fitness center, coffee cafe, private study lounges, computer lab, billiards and so much more. You will love coming home to a premier amenity package, classic architecture, and pet friendly tree-lined streets!

University Village is located in Columbus, OH in the 43202 zip code.

Homestead Companies

Contact

Property Address:
2981 Olentangy River Rd,
Columbus, OH 43202
Phone Number: (380) 210-4024
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Office Hours
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For University Village

4.6

10 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

10/29/24

Nothing but issues

We moved into our apartment in August, and it is currently October. Here’s a list of problems we’ve had during this time:
- Signed the lease almost a year in advance (4 of us), and were only given 3 keys upon move-in. Maintenance ignored all requests for a key, upper management was no help. After nearly a month, we went to maintenance in-person and they printed one right then and there, it took about 3 minutes.
- Paying a “premium” to have laundry in our building tho the machines are always...
broken and disgusting
- Washing machine going out of order and trapping my wet clothes inside, was told nothing could be done until the next day and to just leave my laundry hamper so maintenance could put my wet clothes into it when they fixed it.
- Unlabeled and broken mailboxes, constant stolen and misplaced mail
- Mold in AC units
- Bathtub siding falling apart
- Leaky garbage disposal that we were unaware of for weeks, resulted in the entire cabinet under the sink growing mold. Had to throw out everything we kept under there.
- BED BUGS. They’re coming into our apartment from another, and I have not been informed about whether or not the infested unit has been treated. I’m still finding live ones a day after treatment, so I’d say it hasn’t been treated.

To sum it up, living here is NOT worth it! Go elsewhere!!

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5/13/21

Poor Security

I would not recommend this property. My car was vandalized for over 5000 dollars in damage (catalytic convertor stolen). I know someone else whos had their car broken into on the property.

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11/30/20

Awful

The leasing office is insanely rude. None of the staff know anything and give out incorrect information. They hit you with unexpected fees often. The washers and dryers are never available, do not work, and are very expensive. On the several occasions the staff has given out incorrect information, they have refused to take accountability or make accommodations for the mistakes they created. The worst part about being here is how unfriendly the leasing office is and that they try to get more... money out of you at every turn. The units are also ugly and not what the model units look like. Do not rent here.

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6/24/19

Good overall, mostly minor issues

I have lived here for 3 years so that would tell you that it obviously isn't so bad that I thought moving was necessary. Overall, I would give them a 4/5 stars with mostly good things to say. I live in the 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.

Pros:
-Shuttle to the university
-Laundry facilities in most buildings that let you use Bluetooth to pay and notify you when done
-Pet friendly and kind about me having my dog
-Clean, mostly new appliances, all of my appliances were great and in good working order or...
kept in working order
-Maintenance is great, I'm not sure if they are contract or UV employees but they are pros at fixing most anything and respond rather quickly to most requests
-UV doesn't charge a maintenance fee for most things unless it is beyond obviously the tenants fault and not as result of normal wear
-Safe community, like one crime happened here in 3 years and it was such a big deal that the news covered it because it was literally the only one that ever happened
-Very classy and nice resident life office with gym and free printing (with free paper)
-Pool is kept up quite well, as is lawn and gardens
-Locked keypad entry, entry ways kept clean and in working order
-Lots of diversity to the people that live here and I feel UV is inclusive to this
-Online payment and maintenance requests
- Fast replies and lots of staff that work at the resident life center, although most are undergraduates they've been pretty nice and efficient over the years

Cons:
-Fee for all the amenities isn't included in rent, its a yearly fee
-Also an EAS fee which covers utilities aside from electric and internet that isn't included in rent
-Kind of high cost for the apartment vs square footage ratio given that partial utilities aren't included like they are in most others
-No central AC, only window units
-Frequent renovations of neighboring apartments lead to a lot of noise, and they work into the night not typical 9-5
-LOTS of undergraduates so it can be pretty loud, the walls are super thin so I can hear most conversations and TV
-They go through periods each year where I feel they are in my apartment a lot for inspections and such, they do it 4 times per year minimum which is kind of a lot and I just feel uncomfortable with people in my apartment when I'm not there, especially since I have a pet.
-Closet set up is weird, it's two smaller closets instead of one big one and no walk in closets

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11/8/18

Families and grad students, look somewhere else

The leasing agents might tell you it's quiet and family friendly, but that is far from accurate. The residents are primarily undergraduates, which is fine. There is nothing inherently wrong with undergraduates. For some reason, however, these particular undergraduates seem to have the impression that this is an adults-only community. I have been harassed at the pool for letting my potty-trained child splash on the stairs on a 90° day and was told by a pool attendant "You can't please everyone..... ." I've had noise complaints over the occasional bump from a 30 lb child getting out of her bed in the morning. Meanwhile, drunken 20-year-olds shouting at the top of their lungs parade under our windows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

In fairness, we should have considered walkability when we moved in. Either way, the nearest playground is in Buckeye Village, which is (I think) set to be demolished soon. There are a couple others down the bike trail, but it's more of a planned excursion. There is no longer a grocery store in walking distance, which was one of our biggest draws when we moved in.

Moving in was a nightmare, too. There seems to be no consistent agreement about what the term "premium unit" means, so after we toured the model and asked to pay a little extra for a premium unit like the one we saw, we we're surprised to get the keys to our apartment and find none of the features we expected. Specifically, we had crumbling laminate tile in the kitchen and bathroom and a yellowing peach tub with avocado colored tile all over the walls. When we sent an email to see what was going on, we were told that our unit was in fact premium, but that the model unit was deluxe premium. In all the fuss around getting it settled, literally every person used different terminology to describe the unit. Ultimately, they did the upgrades to get it where they said (or maybe didn't say?) it would be, which to their credit, was great.

Still, the noisiness, the attitudes of residents toward children existing in their proximity, the occasional cockroach, and the challenges of functioning in an already small space with massive wall unit air conditioners jutting out of the walls in almost every room are not worth it

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