Columbus
Nestled in the heart of Central Ohio, Columbus is the state’s capital and largest city. With access to Rickenbacker International Airport and several interstate highways, commuting and traveling is easy for Columbus residents. This bustling city houses Ohio State University, bringing a youthful energy and fierce love for college football to town. Creativity and innovation permeate Columbus, lending to a host of artistic amenities and top-notch eateries. An affordable Columbus apartment or house rental means you’ll have the opportunity to access a multitude of incredible amenities. Gallery hop in Short North Arts District, or maybe order baked goods and a coffee at Fox in the Snow Café. Take a riverside stroll at Bicentennial Park and Scioto Mile Park, or check out the latest exhibit at the Center of Science and Industry. Enjoy a play at the Ohio Theater, and learn more about wildlife at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. German Village offers unique shops and picturesque historic architecture. For your final stop, cheer on the Ohio State Buckeyes for a game at Ohio Stadium. There’s something for everyone in this entertaining, affordable, and vibrant capital city.
Dayton
Located in western Ohio, Dayton is widely regarded as the Birthplace of Aviation. Once home to the Wright brothers, Dayton lives up to its reputation with notable landmarks like the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and Hawthorn Hill—the Wright family mansion. In addition to a rich history in aviation, Dayton touts an extensive array of recreational opportunities. The city’s Five Rivers MetroParks provides more than 16,000 acres of green space, helping to make Dayton the “Outdoor Capital of the Midwest.” Greater Dayton also boasts over 340 miles of paved trails, the largest network of paved trails in the nation. Dayton also contains a bevy of metropolitan amenities, including the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Fifth Third Field, Dayton Convention Center, Carillon Historical Park, and the University of Dayton. Getting around from Dayton is a breeze with convenience to I-75, I-70, and Dayton International Airport.
Toledo
Regarded as the Water Recreation Capital of the Midwest, Toledo rests on the banks of Lake Erie and the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio near the Ohio-Michigan border. While boating and fishing are popular pastimes in Toledo, there are also many other attractions Toledo residents enjoy. Should you choose to rent in Toledo, you will have the opportunity to see the Mud Hens play ball at Fifth Third Field, eat Hungarian hotdogs at Tony Packo’s, take the kids on a scientific adventure at Imagination Station, marvel at the ornate architecture of the Rosary Cathedral, peruse the shops at Franklin Park Mall and Hensville, hike through one of Toledo’s many Metroparks, tour the Toledo Zoo, and catch a race at Toledo Speedway. You can also see the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at Peristyle Concert Hall, the Toledo Opera at the historic Valentine Theatre Downtown, and the expansive collection in the Toledo Museum of Art. A short drive from Detroit and Cleveland, Toledo residents savor access to major highways, TARTA buses, and Toledo Express Airport.
