Guide to Off-Campus Housing in Columbus, Ohio

An Introduction to Area Communities that Are Close to OSU

Craigslist (http://columbus.craigslist.org/) is the quickest and best way to find off-campus housing in Columbus, Ohio. You don't even have to read the rest of this article, if you're familiar with the Columbus area - just go straight to Craigslist and start clicking. For those of you sticking around for the rest of the tips, bookmark Craigslist (or better yet, make it your browser's start page for easier access) and then keep reading.

For those who are new to Craigslist, this is going to be a great day! For those who already use this valuable tool, forgive the recap. People in dozens of cities across the United States and a few other countries post all kinds of ads on Craigslist every day. Today, we're focusing on housing opportunities that are near the Ohio State University campus.  The site's design is easy to use; the 'Housing' section appears at the top of the page, between the 'Community' and 'Jobs' headings.

Once you have located the 'Housing' section, you can narrow down your search by choosing from the available options:  apartments and housing, rooms and shared living arrangements, and sublets or temporary conditions. The most recently added posts display first and often include pictures of the properties, as well as rental conditions, prices, and location information.  The search bar in Craigslist's housing section is designed to help you find specifically what you're looking for.  You can use the search bar options and key words of your choice to narrow down the search results.   Are you looking for a house in the Short North with 3+ bedrooms that allows both cats and dogs for less than $500.00 a month? If such a bargain existed, you would be able to find it on this Website. Now that you've got the right tool for the job, where do you want to live?