




- 1–3 Bedrooms
- $1,373-$2,752 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! Contact us today to see what’s available! Call us: / Email us: Or stop by: 1500 Royal Gold Dr, Columbus, OH 43240 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
Property Contact Info

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- (380) 205-8943
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Office Hours
| 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 |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,373 and having 768–1,413 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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1 Bedroom
A1 (Apple Blossom)
From $1,373
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable Aug 13Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,373 August 13, 2026 1463 768 $1,385 September 18, 2026 1401 768 $1,375 September 18, 2026 8314 768 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,373 - $1,604
Current Available Pricing
- $1,373 - $1,385
Unit 1463 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1463 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,373
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,373 - $1,604
Unit 1401 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1401 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,385
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,373 - $1,604
Unit 8314 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 8314 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,375
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,373 - $1,604
Apartment Model: A1 (Apple Blossom)From $1,3731 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026![]()
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A1 (Apple Blossom) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1463Apartment Model: A1 (Apple Blossom)$1,3731 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026Apartment Unit: 1401Apartment Model: A1 (Apple Blossom)$1,3851 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable September 18, 2026Apartment Unit: 8314Apartment Model: A1 (Apple Blossom)$1,3751 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftAvailable September 18, 2026A4 (Daisy with garage)
From $1,686
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1043 sq ftAvailable Sep 11Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,686 September 11, 2026 8291 1043 Unit 8291 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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Unit Price
- $1,686
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Model Price Range
- $1,686 - $1,858
Apartment Model: A4 (Daisy with garage)From $1,6861 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1043 sq ftAvailable September 11, 2026![]()
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A4 (Daisy with garage) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 8291Apartment Model: A4 (Daisy with garage)$1,6861 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1043 sq ftAvailable September 11, 2026A3 (Azalea with garage)
From $1,614
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable Sep 15Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,635 September 15, 2026 1484 842 $1,614 October 9, 2026 1444 842 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,614 - $1,875
Current Available Pricing
- $1,614 - $1,635
Unit 1484 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1484 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,635
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,614 - $1,875
Unit 1444 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1444 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,614
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,614 - $1,875
Apartment Model: A3 (Azalea with garage)From $1,6141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable September 15, 2026![]()
A3 (Azalea with garage) - Floorplan 1 ![]()
A3 (Azalea with garage) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1484Apartment Model: A3 (Azalea with garage)$1,6351 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable September 15, 2026Apartment Unit: 1444Apartment Model: A3 (Azalea with garage)$1,6141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable October 9, 2026A2 (Azalea no garage)
From $1,529
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable Sep 23Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,529 September 23, 2026 8260 842 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Wi-Fi
Unit 8260 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,529
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,529 - $1,748
Apartment Model: A2 (Azalea no garage)From $1,5291 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable September 23, 2026![]()
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A2 (Azalea no garage) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 8260Apartment Model: A2 (Azalea no garage)$1,5291 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 842 sq ftAvailable September 23, 20262 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable FloorplansB1 (Babys Breath no garage)
From $1,683
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1174 sq ftAvailable NowCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,683 Available Now 1630 1174 $1,697 September 18, 2026 1343 1174 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,683 - $1,994
Current Available Pricing
- $1,683 - $1,697
Unit 1630 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1630 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,683
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,683 - $1,994
Unit 1343 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1343 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,697
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,683 - $1,994
Apartment Model: B1 (Babys Breath no garage)From $1,6832 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1174 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
B1 (Babys Breath no garage) - Floorplan 1 ![]()
B1 (Babys Breath no garage) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1630Apartment Model: B1 (Babys Breath no garage)$1,6832 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1174 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1343Apartment Model: B1 (Babys Breath no garage)$1,6972 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1174 sq ftAvailable September 18, 2026B2 (Babys Breath with garage)
From $1,858
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1174 sq ftAvailable Sep 25Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,858 September 25, 2026 1355 1174 $1,858 October 9, 2026 1345 1174 Model Amenities and Features
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- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Wi-Fi
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,858 - $2,144
Current Available Pricing
- $1,858
Unit 1355 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,858
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,858 - $2,144
Unit 1345 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,858
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,858 - $2,144
Apartment Model: B2 (Babys Breath with garage)From $1,8582 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1174 sq ftAvailable September 25, 2026![]()
B2 (Babys Breath with garage) - Floorplan 1 ![]()
B2 (Babys Breath with garage) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1355Apartment Model: B2 (Babys Breath with garage)$1,8582 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1174 sq ftAvailable September 25, 2026Apartment Unit: 1345Apartment Model: B2 (Babys Breath with garage)$1,8582 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1174 sq ftAvailable October 9, 2026B3 (Begonia with garage)
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1207 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B3 (Begonia with garage) 1207 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Apartment Model: B3 (Begonia with garage)Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1207 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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B3 (Begonia with garage) - Floorplan 2 3 Bedrooms
C1 (Carnation with garage)
From $2,357
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1413 sq ftAvailable Sep 15Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,357 September 15, 2026 1650 1413 Unit 1650 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 1650 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,357
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,357 - $2,752
Apartment Model: C1 (Carnation with garage)From $2,3573 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1413 sq ftAvailable September 15, 2026![]()
C1 (Carnation with garage) - Floorplan 1 ![]()
C1 (Carnation with garage) - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1650Apartment Model: C1 (Carnation with garage)$2,3573 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1413 sq ftAvailable September 15, 2026
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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.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
- 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
- Due at Move-In
- Security DepositiSecurity Deposit Charged Per Unit.$150.00
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$150.00
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
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
- 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
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$350.00
- Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
- Dog
- Dog FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$350.00
- Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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

Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks

Map
Getting Around
50 / 100 Fairly walkable
60 / 100 Moderately bikeable
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Getting to Know the Area
70 / 100 Restaurants
60 / 100 Cafes
70 / 100 Nightlife
80 / 100 Shopping
80 / 100 Parks
60 / 100 Noise Level
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 $1,373 to $2,752
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
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Great Place to Live
Property Manager Responded
MOST UNSAFE apartment community in the Polaris area
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Nearby Schools
Orange High School
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
Olentangy Orange Middle School
About GreatSchools Data on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Gardens at Polaris Apartments.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Lowe's
Target
Macy's
Colleges and Universities
Columbus State Community College - Delaware Campus
Groceries
Trader Joe's
Kroger
Giant Eagle
Hospitals
Mount Carmel St. Ann's
Sun Behavioral Columbus
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Parks and Recreation
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments has 1 park within 10.3 miles, including Indian Village.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
The Gardens at Polaris Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $300 | $2,879 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $300 | $4,379 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $300 | $7,468 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $695 | $8,409 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $959 | $6,981 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,983 | $2,400 | $6,904 |
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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.