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1500 Royal Gold Dr, Columbus, OH 43240

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The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

1500 Royal Gold Dr
Columbus, OH 43240
(380) 205-8943
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments in Columbus, OH - Building Photo
  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • $1,315-$2,767 Pricing
  • 768–1,413 Square Feet

About The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is a modern, pet-friendly apartment community in Columbus, Ohio near I-71 and I-270. We offer 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom luxury apartments for rent featuring full-sized washer and dryers in every unit, private covered balconies or patios, expansive closets, garden-style soaking tubs and nine-foot ceilings with crown molding. Residents have convenient, easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment at the Polaris Fashion Place and Westerville Square. We are close to major employers and schools such as JP Morgan Chase, Nationwide, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University, Otterbein University and the prestigious Olentangy School District, as well as I-71 and I-270, connecting to John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the greater Ohio area. At The Gardens at Polaris Apartments we redefine apartment living. We nurture our community with personalized services that will ease the stress of your busy lifestyle. We have a variety of unique community amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, a grilling station area with picnic tables and seating, a fire pit lounge area, a walking trail surrounding a lake with fountains and more! In 2023 The Gardens at Polaris Apartments earned the IREM(R) Certified Sustainable Property designation. This certification is a mark of distinction for multifamily properties. IREM's sustainability certification provides properties with recognition for resource efficiency and environmental programs. The Gardens at Polaris Apartments met key requirements in energy, water, health, recycling and purchasing to achieve this designation. See our Sustainability page!

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is located in the Polaris South Neighborhood and 43240 Zip code of Columbus, OH. This community is professionally managed by Sentinel Real Estate Corporation

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living area
  • Coffee bar area
  • Electronic parcel locker system
  • Energy efficient gas heating
  • Expansive closets
  • Fire pit and lounge area
  • Full-sized washer and dryers included
  • Fully-equipped fitness center
  • Garden-style soaking tubs
  • Gas fireplace with decorative mantel available
  • Hammock garden
  • Nine-foot ceilings with crown molding
  • On-site recycling center
  • Patio with ping pong table and lounge area
  • Private covered balcony/patios
  • Resort-style swimming pool with Wi-Fi access
  • Spacious attached garages*
  • Walking trail surrounding lake with fountains
  • Wi-Fi access in clubhouse and pool area

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,315 and having 768–1,413 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    A3 (Azalea with garage)

    From $1,588

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 842 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,588Available Now1477842
    $1,628 September 26, 20261484842

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,588 - $1,858

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,588 - $1,628

    Unit 1477 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1477 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,588

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,588 - $1,858

    Unit 1484 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1484 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,628

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,588 - $1,858

    A1 (Apple Blossom)

    From $1,315

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 sq ft
    Available Sep 28
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,315 September 28, 20268314768
    $1,325 September 29, 20261401768
    $1,358 October 23, 20261407768

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,315 - $1,596

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,315 - $1,358

    Unit 8314 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 8314 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,315

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,315 - $1,596

    Unit 1401 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1401 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,325

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,315 - $1,596

    Unit 1407 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1407 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,358

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,315 - $1,596

    A2 (Azalea no garage)

    From $1,522

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 842 sq ft
    Available Sep 30

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,522 September 30, 20268260842

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace
    • Heating
    • Wi-Fi

    Unit 8260 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,522

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,522 - $1,740

    A4 (Daisy with garage)

    From $1,669

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1043 sq ft
    Available Nov 20
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,669 November 20, 202613731043
    $1,703 November 20, 202614311043

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,669 - $1,945

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,669 - $1,703

    Unit 1373 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1373 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,669

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,669 - $1,945

    Unit 1431 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1431 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,703

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,669 - $1,945
  • 2 Bedrooms

    B1 (Babys Breath no garage)

    From $1,510

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1174 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,510Available Now13431174
    $1,510 September 28, 202613301174
    $1,555 October 17, 202615301174

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,510 - $1,790

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,510 - $1,555

    Unit 1343 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1343 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,510

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,510 - $1,790

    Unit 1330 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1330 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,510

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,510 - $1,790

    Unit 1530 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1530 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,555

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,510 - $1,790

    B2 (Babys Breath with garage)

    From $1,670

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1174 sq ft
    Available Oct 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,670 October 1, 202613551174
    $1,670 October 14, 202613451174

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Fireplace
    • Heating
    • Wi-Fi

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,670 - $1,933

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,670

    Unit 1355 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,670

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,670 - $1,933

    Unit 1345 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,670

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,670 - $1,933

    B3 (Begonia with garage)

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1207 sq ft
    Available Soon
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available SoonB3 (Begonia with garage)1207 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
  • 3 Bedrooms

    C1 (Carnation with garage)

    From $2,291

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1413 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $2,291Available Now16501413
    $2,310 October 30, 202614111413

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,291 - $2,767

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,291 - $2,310

    Unit 1650 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1650 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,291

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,291 - $2,767

    Unit 1411 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 1411 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,310

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,291 - $2,767
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 300 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1997

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application FeeiApplication Fee (per applicant) Charged Per Applicant.$60.00
Administrative FeeiAdministrative Fee - $250 holding fee refundable amount taken at applications, should be the standard refundable if denied or cancels within 3 business days, goes toward NRP fee at move in Charged Per Unit.$250.00
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$150.00
Security DepositiSecurity Deposit Charged Per Unit.$250.00

Utilities

Pest ControliPest Control Charged Per Unit.$2.00/mo
Utility Billing FeeiUtility Billing Fee: $3.25 (not to exceed $5 per month) Charged per unit.$3.25/mo
Water/Sewer/TrashiWater/Sewer/Trash varies monthly based on usage, billed in arrears by third party Charged per unit.Varies/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Personal Add-Ons

Liability InsuranceiLiability Insurance if renter's insurance policy lapses Charged Per Unit.$13.22/mo
Package Late FeeiPackage Late Fee is $3.00 per day if not picked up after three days Charged per unit.$0.00

Situational Fees

Apartment Transfer FeeiApartment Transfer Fee - $400 collected at time of move in, $150 holding deposit goes toward new deposit, collected at time of ICT request. Refundable if denied or cancels within 3 business days Charged Per Unit.Varies
Termination FeeiTermination Fee is equivalent to two-month base rent Charged Per Unit.Varies
NSF FeeiNSF Fee Charged Per Unit.$75.00/per occurrence
Late FeeiA $75 late fee is charged is charged on the 6th of the month. Charged on balances over $100 Charged Per Unit.$75.00/per occurrence
Garage Remote Replacement or AdditionaliGarage Remote Replacement or Additional if needed Charged Per Unit.$50.00
Security Deposit - AdditionaliSecurity Deposit - Additional - $500 based on screening Charged per unit.$500.00
Corporate OccupantiCorporate Occupant (per occupant) Charged per unit.$25.00
Corporate ApplicantiCorporate Applicant Charged per unit.$100.00
Utility Billing Fee - if not in resident's nameiUtility Billing Fee - if not in resident's name : $25 plus cost of utility each month charged if not transferred to resident name Charged per unit.Varies
Security Deposit - MaximumiSecurity Deposit - Maximum Charged per unit.Varies

Pet Fees

Cat
Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$350.00
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
75 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

Pets must be house-broken and properly inoculated. Breed restrictions include but are not limited to: Akita, Husky, Chow, Pit Bull, Doberman Pinscher, Presa Canario, Elkhound, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, St. Bernard, Great Dane, Wolf Breeds.

Comments:

Max of 2. Only one nonrefundable fee for 1 or 2 pets of $350 due at move-in. Only one fee for 1 or 2 pets of $40 a month. Two pet limit, full-grown maximum weight of 75 lbs. for each pet. Dogs and cats are most welcome.

Dog
Dog FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$350.00
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
75 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

Pets must be house-broken and properly inoculated. Breed restrictions include but are not limited to: Akita, Husky, Chow, Pit Bull, Doberman Pinscher, Presa Canario, Elkhound, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, St. Bernard, Great Dane, Wolf Breeds.

Comments:

Max of 2. Only one nonrefundable fee for 1 or 2 pets of $350 due at move-in. Only one fee for 1 or 2 pets of $40 a month. Two pet limit, full-grown maximum weight of 75 lbs. for each pet. Dogs and cats are most welcome.

Other Pet
Pet Fee - Non RefundableiPet Fee - Non Refundable - $350 for one or two pets Charged Per Pet.$350.00
Pet Rent - Monthly $40iPet Rent - Monthly - $40 per month for one or two pets Charged Per Pet.$40.00/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot
  • 1 Max
Other

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Recycling

Community Features

  • Walk Up
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace
  • Wi Fi

Living Area Features

  • Crown Molding

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
Google Map

Map

1500 Royal Gold Dr, Columbus, OH 43240

Getting Around

  • 50 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 70 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Cafes

    Variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Parks

    Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Noise Level

    Few sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens at Polaris Apartments

Where is The Gardens at Polaris Apartments located?

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments is located at 1500 Royal Gold Dr near the Polaris South area of Columbus, OH

What is the current rent range at The Gardens at Polaris Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at The Gardens at Polaris Apartments currently range from $1,315 to $2,767

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Gardens at Polaris Apartments are
  • Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The The Gardens at Polaris Apartments Apartments are 8.27% cheaper than the average apartment in the Polaris South area, and 3.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Polaris South Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,315$1,358-$43-3.2%
    2 Bedroom$1,510$1,700-$190-11.2%
    3 Bedroom$2,291$2,558-$267-10.4%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Columbus

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,315$1,417-$102-7.2%
    2 Bedroom$1,510$1,730-$220-12.7%
    3 Bedroom$2,291$2,112+$1798.5%

    Methodology: On 09/25/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 152 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Gardens at Polaris Apartments (Polaris South), and 5160 other apartment communities in Columbus using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 09/25/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.0
2 Renters Reviews

Great Place to Live

September 5, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
I've live here for 2.5 years, never had any issues with neighbors, I always see children having fun outside, pretty quiet, the staff has always been kind and professional, and they always fix any issues asap. I'm going to move out soon to move in with my boyfriend and I'm honestly pretty sad to leave.

Property Manager Responded

September 9, 2022
We are so glad to hear that your experience here at The Gardens at Polaris was 5-star and that we were able to make our community feel like home. We appreciate your loyalty during your time here and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Take care!

MOST UNSAFE apartment community in the Polaris area

November 26, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com
This is the MOST UNSAFE apartment community in the Polaris area. Recently there is a series of burglaries happened in this apartment community. Also there were many incidents where cars were damaged and stolen. However, the apartment management is not willing to take any actions on that. PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. I am also planning to leave this place soon.

Property Manager Responded

December 3, 2019
We want to assure you that safety is our top priority. Our team would like to speak with you, but we cannot locate you in our records as a current nor past resident. We feel this is a mischaracterization of our community and we would love to connect with you about this. Please feel free to drop by our office or give us a call at (614) 781-8220. Thank you.

Nearby Schools

Orange High School

Olentangy Local School District
2840 E Orange Rd
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1864 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
8/10

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School

Olentangy Local School District
8950 Emerald Hill Drive
Public School - Grades PK-5 (529 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
7/10

Olentangy Orange Middle School

Olentangy Local School District
2680 East Orange Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1056 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Gardens at Polaris Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

The Doll Museum at The Old Rectory

50 W New England Ave
9 minute drive / 4.22 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Lowe's

1465 Polaris Pky
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Target

1485 Polaris Pky
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Macy's

1300 Polaris Pky
1 minute drive / 0.36 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Otterbein College

1 South Grove Street
5 minute drive / 2.48 miles away

Columbus State Community College - Delaware Campus

5100 Cornerstone Drive
14 minute drive / 6.65 miles away

The Ohio State University

190 N. Oval Mall
20 minute drive / 9.61 miles away

Groceries

Trader Joe's

2109 Ikea Way
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Kroger

60 Worthington Sq
6 minute drive / 2.92 miles away

Giant Eagle

1000 E Dublin Granville Rd
7 minute drive / 3.54 miles away

Hospitals

Mount Carmel St. Ann's

500 South Cleveland Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Sun Behavioral Columbus

900 East Dublin Granville Road
7 minute drive / 3.66 miles away

Riverside Methodist Hospital

3535 Olentangy River Rd
17 minute drive / 7.94 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Indian Village

3200 Indian Village Drive
22 minute drive / 10.28 miles away

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments has 1 park within 10.3 miles, including Indian Village.

Restaurants and Dining

Taste of Bali

2548 Bethel Rd
16 minute drive / 7.69 miles away

Shopping Centers

Polaris Towne Center

1319 Polaris Pky
1 minute drive / 0.24 miles away

Polaris Fashion Place

1500 Polaris Pky
1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

The Market at Polaris

1071 Gemini Pky
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

The Gardens at Polaris Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Worthington Crossing

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $799
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Polaris South

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $835
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Worthington Park

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $799
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Columbus Studio Apartments $1,226$300$2,879
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,417$300$4,379
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,730$300$7,730
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,112$695$8,409
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,529$680$10,000+
Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,449$959$6,648
Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments $5,053$3,800$6,648

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