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Pet Friendly
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257 South Central Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, USA
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Property Overview
Garden Heights stands out for its affordability, spacious floor plans, and strong value for the price. It also earns high marks for location, quality, and trustworthiness, with nearby top-rated schools and plenty of photos helping renters get a clear sense of the property.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
- High school nearby
Floor plans
| 1 Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 520 sqft | $824 /mo | |||
| 2 Bedroom | 2 bed | 2 bath | $999 /mo |
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Amenities for Garden Heights
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Services
| Package Service |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About Garden Heights
You must come see our new renovations. Great location, easy access to I-70 and 315. Central Gardens offers you a well planned community. Affordability and spacious floor plans are just a few of the things that keep our residents feeling right at home. Central Gardens Apartments, a colorful & wonderful place to live. On cota bus line and minutes from Mount Carmel West. Water fee charge $45 depending on amount of bedrooms and occupants. Special: $5 App Fee, Waived Admin Fee, $499 Security Deposit & 1 Month Free or $75 Off Rent - Restrictions apply Office Hours: Monday thru Friday Open 8:30am to 10:00am, and 3:00pm to 5:00pm Closed Saturday and Sunday, tours by appointment only!
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.5
/10
ExcellentGarden Heights is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Garden Heights offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Garden Heights is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Garden Heights offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Garden Heights has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Garden Heights.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Garden Heights has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.
Reviews from the web
Showing 8 highest rated
The office staff were absolutely wonderful! They helped answer all the questions I had and showed me around the property, which looks great and everyone I met was so nice!
Jessica Vohs (Jess)
Dec 17, 2024
As a member of the management staff I would like to say that we have achieved a lot of progress on rehabbing the community. We have upgraded more than half the apartment community. Our goal is complete the whole property by early spring. We of course would like to say Thank you for our residents and new tenants for going through this process with us..
Nichole Williams
Oct 11, 2018
We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Garden Heights compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
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Rent trends in Columbus
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 28% lower than 1-bedrooms in Columbus.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Garden Heights to be 25% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Columbus.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Columbus
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,000 |
| November 2024 | $1,036 |
| December 2024 | $1,069 |
| January 2025 | $1,063 |
| February 2025 | $1,028 |
| March 2025 | $1,024 |
| April 2025 | $1,055 |
| May 2025 | $1,108 |
| June 2025 | $1,082 |
| July 2025 | $1,093 |
| August 2025 | $1,088 |
| September 2025 | $1,121 |
| October 2025 | $1,083 |
| November 2025 | $1,079 |
| December 2025 | $981 |
| January 2026 | $965 |
| February 2026 | $994 |
| March 2026 | $996 |
| April 2026 | $1,074 |
| May 2026 | $1,081 |
| June 2026 | $1,097 |
| July 2026 | $1,064 |
| August 2026 | $1,101 |
| September 2026 | $1,078 |
| October 2026 | $1,040 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 257 South Central Avenue?
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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$32,960/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $824.
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Schools near Garden Heights
Starling PreK-8 School
145 s central ave
columbus, OH, 43222
PK, K-8Public
C-
East Franklin Elementary School
1955 richmond rd
columbus, OH, 43223
PK, K-4Public
C+
Beatty Park Elementary School
519 trevitt st
columbus, OH, 43203
K-5Public
C-
Special Education Center
1490 e main st
columbus, OH, 43205
PK, K-12Public
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center
1400 myrtle ave
columbus, OH, 43211
PKPublic
Getting around Columbus near 257 South Central Avenue
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 257 South Central Avenue, Columbus
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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