Everything a parent asks first
What it costs, what your student signs, how a guarantor works and who to call, using the property’s own published fees.
Three steps for parents
- Read the numbers. What it costs, what your student signs and how a guarantor works.
- Ask what isn’t covered here. The leasing team answers questions about fire protection and move-in directly. See the questions.
- See it with your student. Tours meet at the temporary leasing office, 1624 N High St. Book a tour.
What it costs, all in
Rent is quoted per bed. Pick a plan to see a monthly total and what you pay to move in. These are starting prices; your plan, floor and lease set the final amount, and it is confirmed in writing before anyone signs.
To move in
| Administrative fee | $200 per primary leaseholder, once |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 per applicant, once |
| Annual technology fee | $100 per primary leaseholder, per lease term; internet access included |
| Security deposit (refundable) | $0 up to 200% of rent per primary leaseholder, once |
If you add or change things
| Pet | $300 once, then $45 a month per pet |
|---|---|
| Parking | Varies, per space, per month |
| Higher-floor view | $15 a month (7th floor), $30 a month (8th to 11th floors) |
| In-suite bathroom | $15 a month, where it applies |
| Penthouse | $150 a month |
| Move to a different unit or bedroom | $400 once |
| Late rent | 10% of rent |
What your student signs
- One lease per person. Each resident signs a lease for their own bed, so your student is not responsible for a roommate's rent.
- The term. One full lease term per bed. The leasing team confirms the exact dates before anyone signs.
- It is binding once signed. The application says a resident is legally bound once they sign, whether or not a guaranty or a deposit has been paid.
- Spaces are limited. Apartments are leased first-come, first-served.
- If plans change. There is a $400 fee to move to another unit or bedroom, and fees that depend on the situation, such as reassignment (85% of rent) and reletting (100% of rent).
If plans change: what the lease allows
Each lease is for one bed for the full term. If plans change, the lease can be reassigned to a new resident (a fee of 85% of one month’s rent) or relet (100% of one month’s rent), from the property’s published fee list. If your student may leave for a summer or a term away, ask the leasing team about subletting before signing.
How a guarantor works
A guarantor is someone who is financially responsible for the lease if the resident does not pay. It is usually a parent. The application lets a student choose how to apply:
Typically a parent or guardian. A guarantor must live in the United States and have a valid Social Security number.
A deposit of two months of rent, if the student has no guarantor or does not qualify on their own.
A monthly fee and no up-front cost, with instant approval for students. Ask the leasing team for the current monthly fee.
If the student has qualifying credit and income under the rental criteria.
From the property's online application. A guarantor signs a separate agreement.
The Guarantor Waiver Program
A third-party program lets a student qualify without a US guarantor and without a traditional security deposit, for a monthly program fee. No US credit history or Social Security number is needed, and it is open to every applicant. The fee is set at the time of leasing; ask the leasing team for the current amount.
Building security and campus resources
In the building
Getting into the building
The building has controlled access entry: residents use a secure key fob to get in, and each bedroom has its own key. There is after-hours security, and management and maintenance are on site. For cameras, lighting and staffing, ask the leasing team and they will walk you through it.
Official resources for students near campus
No building can promise safety, so here are the official Ohio State and city resources, to see the facts for yourself.
- Ohio State daily crime logReported incidents, from Ohio State Public Safety
- Annual Security ReportOhio State's yearly campus security report (2026 edition)
- Buckeye AlertsEmergency text alerts. Students can register.
- What Ohio State has added near campusPatrols, lighting and license plate readers
- Off-campus safety toolsRave Guardian app, personal alarms and more
- Lyft Ride SmartDiscounted rides at night for eligible students
- CABS campus busesFree Ohio State bus service
Ohio State and Columbus police run a joint patrol in the University District, according to Ohio State's security report. Whether INTRO sits inside the Lyft Ride Smart service area is not confirmed; check Ohio State's map.
A building made of wood: what we know
The building is 13 stories of mass timber. The wood is cross-laminated timber and glulam made from American-grown southern yellow pine, milled in Alabama, according to the developer. It is the first mass timber project of any kind in Columbus.
Fire protection: ask the leasing team
Parents ask how a mass timber building is protected from fire, including sprinklers and the approvals. The property team answers this one directly, so ask the leasing team.
Building update
INTRO Columbus is under construction at 1497 N High St. 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. Hard hat tours have started, so contact the leasing team to schedule yours. Until the building is finished, every image on this site is a rendering.
We’ll add construction photos here as the developer shares them. For the latest, ask the leasing team, or watch the project video.
Move-in timing: ask the leasing team
The developer says construction is ahead of schedule and the building will deliver on time, with leases starting in late August. If you want the details, ask the leasing team how notice, rent and housing would work if a move-in date ever changed.
Where it is
INTRO Columbus is at 1497 N High St, on High Street next to Ohio State's south campus. The temporary leasing office, where tours meet, is up the street at 1624 N High St. These times follow real routes from the front door.
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COTA buses stop on North High Street. The leasing office is open Monday to Friday 10 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 5. See the whole area on the map, or .
Who is behind it
- Developer: Harbor Bay Ventures.
- Managed by: Coastal Ridge.
- Status: topped off and ahead of schedule, with leases starting in late August. Every image on this site is a rendering.
Ask the leasing team
Parents also ask a few things the leasing team answers directly, like how security works day to day, how the wood building is protected from fire and what happens if a move-in date changes. Call (740) 519-5564 and a person answers, Monday to Friday 10 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 5.