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Rendering of the INTRO Columbus building on North High Street

The tallest mass timber student housing community in the U.S.

The Future of Student Living.
Your INTRO to an unforgettable living experience.The Future of Student Living.
Your INTRO to an unforgettable living experience.

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$1,299per bed in a 4-bedroom
10 ftexposed mass timber ceilings
0.35 mito the Ohio Union
13stories of mass timber

Why INTRO

What you won't find anywhere else near campus

Steps from Ohio State. Furnished, with 10-foot wood ceilings and internet access included with the annual technology fee.

The tallest mass timber student housing in the U.S.

13 stories of mass timber. The tallest building in student housing at Ohio State, at High Street and 9th Avenue.

10-foot exposed wood ceilings

You won’t find them anywhere else in this market, and they give every bedroom about a quarter more room overhead.

0.35 miles to the Ohio Union

About a seven-minute walk, so most days you can leave the car at home, or skip having one. Greek Row is a 12-minute walk.

Your own lease, your own room

You’re only responsible for your own rent. If a roommate falls through, you can still sign, and the leasing team helps fill the room.

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Watch it rise

Taking shape at High Street and 9th

The building has topped off, and construction is progressing ahead of schedule. The construction crane is set to come down by mid-November, and the developer, Harbor Bay Ventures, is confident INTRO Columbus will deliver on time. Leases start in late August. Until it’s finished, every image on this site is a rendering. Harbor Bay made this video of the project.

Want to walk the building before it’s finished? Hard hat tours have started. Contact the leasing team to schedule your tour.

A day in a 4-bedroom at INTRO. Rendering

Find the plans that fit your group

Tell us who’s moving in and we’ll show the plans that fit, each with its current starting price.

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Starting prices from introcolumbus.com. Studios and one-bedrooms are priced per apartment; every other plan is priced per bed, per month. Internet access is included with the annual technology fee. Prices and availability change, so check introcolumbus.com or ask the leasing team for today’s rates. Floor plans are for reference and sizes are approximate.

Mass timber

Built from wood. You feel it the moment you walk in.

  1. 01

    What it is

    Mass timber is a modern way to build: large engineered wood panels form the structure instead of relying only on concrete and steel.

    • Cross-laminated timber panels. Layers of boards glued with the grain crossing, for floors and walls.
    • Glulam beams and columns. Laminated wood that carries the load, left exposed.
    • American-grown wood. Southern yellow pine, milled in Alabama by SmartLam, then assembled at 9th and High.
    1. 1It starts with boards of southern yellow pine.
    2. 2Every other layer turns 90 degrees, so the grain crosses.
    3. 3The layers are pressed into one solid panel.
    4. 4Panels like this, with glulam columns, make all 13 stories of mass timber.
  2. 02

    How it feels

    A standard apartment ceiling is 8 feet. Every INTRO home has 10-foot ceilings of exposed wood, in the living areas and the bedrooms. In a 12 by 14 foot bedroom, that's about 25% more air. Drag the slider to see the difference.

    8 ft10 ft
    10 ftceiling height
    1,680cubic feet of air in a 12×14 bedroom
    Rendering of an INTRO bedroom with a 10-foot exposed wood ceiling
    A standard 8-foot ceiling
    Rendering: 10 ft
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    What you notice day to day

    • Quieter floors. Mass timber cuts down on the vibration and noise that travel between floors.
    • Oversized windows. Every bedroom has a window, and they open, with screens.
    • Wood you can see. It isn't hidden behind drywall. You see it overhead on every floor, and biophilic design reduces stress and enhances productivity.
    Rendering of the INTRO study lounge, with a wood ceiling and a timber beam
    Rendering
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    Why nowhere else has it

    • The first mass timber building in Columbus, and the only mass timber student community in this market.
    • The tallest mass timber student housing in the U.S.: 13 stories of mass timber.
    • Wood stores carbon, while making concrete and steel releases it.

    More about mass timber

    Rendering of the INTRO Columbus ground floor, with mass timber columns and a wood ceiling
    Rendering

What's in the building

Rendering of the resident lounge with game-day screens

Game day lounge

Arcade, billiards and a wall of screens, with away-game watch parties planned.

Rendering of the fitness center

Fitness center

Over 5,000 square feet, with a Pilates and yoga room, stair climbers and a leg press.

Rendering of the library

Library

Somewhere quiet to focus when your room won’t do.

Rendering of the second-floor amenity deck with seating and yard games

Amenity deck

A second-floor sundeck with grills, a fire pit and yard-game turf, and free Pilates classes planned.

Rendering of the open study lounge

Study lounge

Private study pods and room for group projects.

Rendering of the lobby

Lobby and coffee bar

Grab a coffee on your way out. The on-site leasing office is downstairs.

Rendering of the rideshare lobby with a Columbus mural

Rideshare lobby

A dedicated spot to meet your ride.

Bike hangar with tune-up station Secure package room Mail room Meeting room Secure fob access After-hours security Parking spaces to rent by the month Roommate matching On-site management and maintenance Resident events

Wellness is part of life here. Planned resident events include free Pilates on the sundeck, Matcha Mondays in the resident lounge, step challenges, and a run club with recovery stations.

What's in your apartment

10-foot exposed wood ceilings
Fully furnished
Internet access included with the annual technology fee
In-unit washer and dryer
Oversized low-emissivity windows that open, with screens, in every bedroom
Open-concept layouts
Closets built for a student's wardrobe
Quartz countertops
Stainless steel Samsung appliances
USB-C ports in the bedrooms
Wide-plank wood-style flooring
Your own lease, for your own bed

Friends, chapters and teams

How leasing works

1

Find your plan

Pick who’s moving in and see the plans that fit, with current prices. One person can start and send the link to everyone else.

2

See it

Take the 3D tour now, or book a visit with the leasing team.

3

Everyone signs their own lease

You sign for your room only. Short a roommate? You can still sign, and the leasing team helps fill the room.

4

Apply and sign

The leasing team walks you through the application and the lease, start to finish.

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You only pay for your own room

Each roommate signs a separate lease, so a roommate's rent is never your responsibility. If you're short a roommate, you can still lease, and the leasing team helps fill the open rooms.

1 lease

per person, for your own bed. A roommate’s rent is never yours to cover.

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  • FurnishedIncluded
  • Internet accessIncluded with the annual technology fee
  • In-unit washer and dryerIncluded
  • LeaseOne per bed
  • Lease termAsk the leasing team
  • Application fee$50, once
  • Trash$5 a month
  • Electric and waterBased on usage
  • The full list of feesSee every fee →

Your INTRO to Columbus

156 places around your front door

Every place comes with real walk, bike, drive and bus times from 1497 N High St. 47 of them are within a 10-minute walk.

Moritz College of Law6min walk
College of Nursing9min walk
John Glenn College of Public Affairs10min walk
College of Optometry12min walk
College of Dentistry14min walk
Department of Psychology15min walk
College of Public Health16min walk
College of Pharmacy18min walk

Ohio State college buildings, timed along real walking routes. COTA buses stop right on High Street.

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Your INTRO to Columbus in two versions, one for your laptop and one for your phone

Not ready to tour? Start with Your INTRO to Columbus.

Our free city and leasing guide covers the building, every floor plan and how leasing works, plus 150+ places students actually go, from study spots to game day. Keep it on your phone and forward it to whoever is helping you decide.

Or open the interactive map right now.

Your parents will have questions. Send them here.

We put the answers on one page: what it costs, what they'd be signing, how a guarantor works, and who to call.

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  • What it costs, all in
  • What they'd be signing
  • How a guarantor works
  • Safety features and campus resources
  • Who owns and manages the building
  • A person to call

Questions people ask first

Don’t see your question? Call us, or send it and someone from the leasing team will write back.

Call (740) 519-5564
What is included in the rent?

Furnished apartments and an in-unit washer and dryer are included, and internet access is included with the annual technology fee. Electric and water are based on your use, trash is $5 a month, and there are a few small required monthly fees. See the full list on the cost section above or on the fee page.

When can I move in?

Leases start in late August. The developer says construction is ahead of schedule and the building will deliver on time. The leasing team confirms your exact move-in date when you apply.

Do I sign a lease with my roommates?

No. Each resident signs their own lease, so you are not responsible for a roommate’s rent.

Can you help me find roommates?

The leasing team can help with roommate matching. For the shared bedroom in the D2 plan, you need a roommate named before you lease.

Do I need a guarantor?

A guarantor is the most common route, and it is usually a parent. There are other options too, such as a deposit of two months’ rent. See how they work on the parents’ page.

Are pets allowed?

The fee list includes a $300 pet fee and $45 a month in pet rent per pet. Ask the leasing team about the pet rules for your pet.

Can I see the building yet?

It has topped off and construction is ahead of schedule. Until it’s finished, every image here is a rendering. You can take the 3D tour or tour the leasing office now. Hard hat tours of the building have started; contact the leasing team to schedule yours.

Where do I tour?

Tours meet at the temporary leasing office, 1624 N High St, open Monday to Friday 10 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 5. The building itself is going up at 1497 N High St. Book a tour on the scheduler.

How do I apply?

The leasing team walks you through the application. Book a tour or call to get started.

Ready to see which plan fits?

See plans and prices Or pick a tour time