NRP Group Breaks Ground on 336-Unit OSU East Apartments in Columbus Ohio

The NRP Group announced the groundbreaking of OSU East, a 336-unit community in Northwest Columbus, Ohio. The project marks the company's first market-rate development in the Columbus market.

The community is located on a 27.5-acre site on West Dublin Granville Road. The site will also include 138 for-sale townhomes developed by M/I Homes of Central Ohio LLC.

"This project represents an exciting milestone for our team and is the first of many opportunities we hope to pursue in Columbus," said Mike Zelenkofske, Executive Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. "We were drawn to OSU East because of its connectivity to major transit corridors, proximity to neighborhood amenities, and the strong population and job growth shaping the region."

According to the announcement, OSU East consists of 11 three-story residential buildings with a mix of 144 one-bedroom units, 156 two-bedroom units and 36 three-bedroom units. Residence interiors will feature kitchen islands and peninsulas, granite countertops, luxury vinyl tile flooring, and balconies in most units.

The community is located near Ohio State University Airport and within the Worthington School District. The site offers access to State Route 315 and Interstate 270. An 11-foot-wide bike path will be installed along the development's frontage in coordination with the City of Columbus.

"We're pleased to partner with The NRP Group on this transformative development that will allow us to deliver for-sale townhomes alongside The NRP Group's high-quality rental housing," said Josh Barkan, Division President at M/I Homes of Central Ohio LLC.

Community amenities include a clubhouse with a full kitchen, a fitness center, a business pod with coworking space, volleyball and bocce courts, an outdoor grill and seating area, a resort-style pool, courtyards and a package delivery room.

PNC Bank provided financing for the project. The City of Columbus served as a partner throughout the entitlement and development process.

Since 1994, The NRP Group has developed more than 68,000 apartment homes nationwide and currently manages over 33,000 residential units across the United States. In Ohio, the company has developed more than 5,000 rental homes since 1994.

Construction of OSU East is underway. M/I Homes expects to begin construction on its adjacent townhome community in spring 2027.