Housing and Useful Links

There are a number of great resources for KAIST students to research and utilize when exploring to live and work in Columbus, Ohio. Below are helpful links related to housing, public schools, restaurants, and more.

Popular Housing Locations for KAIST Students

On-Campus Graduate Student Housing

(Columbus Area Map)

City of Dublin, Ohio
City of Columbus, Campus Area
City of Upper Arlington, Ohio
Grandview Heights, Ohio
City of Worthington, Ohio
City of Hilliard, Ohio

Ohio State Off-Campus Housing
Best for single students looking for housing in the city of Columbus near OSU campus

Suburban-Rentals.com
Especially for students with families seeking housing slightly away from OSU campus

Apartment Finder

Apartment Guide
General housing search tool(s) – search by city/state and other criteria

Sampling of Housing and Companies Used by KAIST Students

Asherton of Dublin
5400 Asherton Boulevard
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-761-0222
Many KAIST students and their families lived in this apartment community in Dublin

Wallace F. Ackley Property Management
2783 E. Main St.
Columbus, Ohio 43209
614-231-3661
A number of properties in Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Dublin, Worthington, and Grandview

Riverwatch Tower
364 W Lane Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
614-291-7179
More suitable for student without children wanting to live near campus

Harrison Apartments
222 W Lane Ave
Columbus OH 43201
614-294-5551
More suitable for single students wanting to live near campus
Numerous floor plans available for 1 through 6 individuals


* This list of resources is not a complete list of all resources for finding housing in Columbus. This list is not meant as an endorsement by The Ohio State University of the resources, properties, and companies listed and is for informational purposes only.

Columbus Area Public School Districts

Columbus Public Schools
270 East State Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-365-5000

Dublin City Schools
7030 Coffman Road
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-764-5913

Grandview Heights City Schools
1587 West Third Ave.
Columbus, OH. 43212
614-481-3600

Hilliard City Schools
5323 Cemetery Road
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
614-771-4273

Upper Arlington City School District
1950 N. Mallway Dr.
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-487-5000

Worthington City Schools
200 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-883-3000

Other Commonly Requested Local Information & Links
BuckID Card Services (OSU Student ID Information)
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
Central Ohio Transit Authority (City Bus Schedules)
OSU Transportation and Parking Services (Campus Parking Passes)
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Ohio driving laws and Ohio driver licensing)