Rambler Columbus vs. StateHouse Highline on 9th: Which Student Apartment is Right for Me?

It can be hard to narrow down the perfect student apartment in Columbus, especially with so many choices for you and your roommates.

Although Rambler Columbus has premium amenities and a prime location, we understand how crucial it is to explore your choices. If Rambler is on your radar, chances are you’re also considering StateHouse Highline on 9th, another popular student housing option.

To simplify your decision-making, we’ve crafted a comprehensive guide comparing Rambler Columbus and StateHouse Highline on crucial aspects like location, amenities, pricing and floor plans.

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Comparing OSU Student Apartments: Rambler Columbus vs. StateHouse Highline on 9th

Basic Information

To begin, let’s look at the basic information for the two properties.

Rambler Columbus

Address: 222 W Lane Ave

Year Built: 2025

Number of Units: 379

Number of Stories: 7

StateHouse Highline on 9th

Address: 41 E 9th Ave

Year Built: 2017

Number of Units: 259

Number of Stories: 4

Location

Rambler Columbus

Rambler Columbus exterior.

Rambler Columbus offers students the perfect location to enjoy nearby shops, cafes, restaurants and downtown attractions. Located just across from the OSU campus, it’s only a four-minute walk to the Fisher College of Business and is close to popular destinations such as First Watch, The Library Bar and The Varsity Club.

StateHouse Highline on 9th

Photo courtesy to StateHouse Highline on 9th

StateHouse Highline on 9th is just outside the lively Gateway neighborhood, only a few steps away from campus and the OSU Med Center. It is also just a short walk away from hot spots like The Short North, Dennison Place and Victorian Village, allowing residents to live at the doorstep of campus.

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Amenities

Both Rambler Columbus and StateHouse Highline on 9th offer a wide range of amenities to suit the college lifestyle. To make the comparison process easier, we have created this chart of the amenities available at each location.

For more information on amenities, visit the amenities pages for Rambler Columbus and StateHouse Highline on 9th.

Photo courtesy to StateHouse Highline on 9th

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Pricing and Floor Plans

Rambler Columbus

​​Rambler offers a diverse range of floor plan options, spanning from studios to spacious 6×6 units. View current pricing and availability on our floor plans page.

Each unit comes fully furnished, offering stainless steel appliances, a full-size washer and dryer, a smart TV mounted on the wall and secure front door access with a fob-enabled lock and deadbolt. The kitchen boasts warm walnut cabinets, sleek matte black accents and white quartz countertops. The 2×2 Townhomes also feature a two-story layout with a convenient powder room on the first floor, an outdoor patio space and access to Norwich Ave.

Interior of a unit at Rambler Columbus.

StateHouse Highline on 9th

StateHouse Highline on 9th offers studio, 1×1 and 2×2 apartment floorplans that are fully furnished.

At the time of publication in February 2025, prices at StateHouse Highline on 9th range from $1,350 to $2,020 per person, per month, depending on unit type. All rates are subject to change.

Every unit comes with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, as well as a full-size washer and dryer. In select units, features such as a walk-in closet, balcony and walk-in shower are available.

Photo courtesy to StateHouse Highline on 9th

We hope this article helps you decide which apartment is right for you. If you have any questions about Rambler Columbus or Columbus living in general, contact our leasing staff!