Ohio State 12 month leases in Columbus: what's open right now

A full-year lease gives you a settled place through the summer and no scramble to move in May, which is why Ohio State 12 month leases in Columbus are worth a close look. This guide covers the year-lease listings we hold right now, what each one says, and how to weigh a twelve-month commitment before you sign. You can see every current listing on our Columbus listings page.

We only state what each listing says: price, bedrooms, bathrooms, furnishing, lease type, lease timing and the distance by car the lister gave. Everything else here is advice, so please confirm the details with each lister directly before you commit to anything.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near Columbus.

Here are three current listings near Columbus, all on a Year Lease (12 Months): 4 bed / 1 bath - With Offstreet Parking at $2,173/month, an unfurnished duplex with 4 beds and 1 bath, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, with a lease timing of "All dates"; Victorian Village at $1,650/month, an unfurnished apartment with 2 beds and 1 bath, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, timed 9/1/2026; and Apartment at $2,000/month, an unfurnished condo with 2 beds and 2 baths, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, with a lease timing of September 1st.

What these year-lease listings offer

These three listings cover quite different setups. The first is a four-bedroom unfurnished duplex at $2,173/month, which suits a larger group. The other two are two-bedroom units: Victorian Village is a one-bathroom apartment at $1,650/month, and the listing titled Apartment is a two-bathroom condo at $2,000/month. None of them is set up as rent by room, so each price is the listed monthly rent for the whole place.

If you split evenly, the four-bedroom duplex works out to $543.25 each across four people, the Victorian Village apartment to $825 each across two, and the 2-bedroom Apartment to $1,000 each across two. Those figures leave out utilities, internet and any fees, so treat them only as a starting point for your own comparison.

One of the three, the listing titled Apartment, is listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, and Victorian Village and the duplex are listed as 5 to 10 minutes. The duplex's title mentions off-street parking, which is worth confirming with the lister if you'll have a car, since parking near campus can add real cost and time to your week.

Furnishing is the same across the three: the four-bedroom duplex and both two-bedroom apartments are all marked unfurnished. Budget for beds, desks and kitchen basics, and think about where that furniture will go when the lease ends.

The size of your group should shape where you start. If there are four of you, the duplex is the only listing here with enough bedrooms. If there are two of you, compare the two apartments on price, distance by car and what's included, since they list the same number of beds and baths. If you're on your own, our listings page is the place to look for smaller options.

Ohio State 12 month leases in Columbus: is a full year right for you

Ohio State 12 month leases in Columbus make the most sense if you'll be in town for most of the year, or if you're comfortable finding someone to take over your room over the summer. You get one move-in date, one set of terms and no need to hunt for a new place in spring. The trade-off is that you're paying for all twelve months, even the ones you spend away, so think honestly about your summer plans before you sign.

If you might leave for an internship, study abroad or a summer at home, ask each lister whether subletting is allowed and what the process looks like. Some leases allow it with the landlord's approval, some charge a fee, and some don't allow it at all. Knowing this upfront can save you from paying rent on an empty room for three months.

Lease timing is the other thing to check. The listings above show 8/15/2026, 9/1/2026 and Available Now. Dates that have already passed usually mean the lister is still looking, but confirm the actual start date, whether partial-month rent is prorated, and when the twelve months end so you know exactly what you're committing to.

If you're signing with roommates, read the lease together. Find out whether everyone is on one lease, whether each person is responsible for the full rent if someone else doesn't pay, and what happens if someone needs to leave early. These details matter a lot more over a full year than they would on a short sublease.

It also pays to see the place before you commit to a full year, either in person or on a live video call. Check the condition of the kitchen and bathroom, test the water pressure and heating, and note any damage so it can be recorded before you move in. A year is a long time to live with problems you could have spotted on the first visit.

Tips for signing a 12-month lease near Ohio State

• Ask whether subletting is allowed during the summer and what approval or fees are involved, in case your plans change.

• Confirm the exact start and end dates of the lease and how rent for any partial month will be handled.

• Find out which utilities, internet and parking costs are included in the listed rent, and estimate the rest for a full year.

• Before anyone signs, agree with your roommates on how rent and shared costs will be split and what happens if someone leaves early.

Ready to find your place? Browse all listings at Off-Campus Universe.

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