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The Nicholas 1 of 4

The Nicholas

$1,261 – $2,631/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 487–1,270 sq ft
  • 34 units available
12 W Gay St, Columbus, OH, 43215

As of October 13, 2026, The Nicholas in Columbus, OH has 34 apartments for rent from $1,261 to $2,631/mo. Studios start at $1,261, one-bedrooms at $1,634, and two-bedrooms at $2,215. The average asking rent has fallen 3.8% since September 3, 2026, from $2,033 to $1,956.

Floor plans

20 floor plans · 34 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

S1-3

Studio • 1 Bath • 487 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,261/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#451$1,261487Nov 18

S2-0

Studio • 1 Bath • 583 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,308/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#536$1,308583Oct 12
#415$1,333583Oct 12
#433$1,359583Dec 10

S4-0

Studio • 1 Bath • 602 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,460/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#330$1,460602Oct 12
#630$1,620602Oct 12

S3-0

Studio • 1 Bath • 594 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,460/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#607$1,500594Oct 27
#507$1,460594Dec 8

S4-1

Studio • 1 Bath • 600 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,466/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#456$1,466600Oct 12

A4-0

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 680 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,634/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#337$1,675680Oct 12
#434$1,685680Oct 12
#510$1,634680Dec 31

A4-2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 690 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,637/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#352$1,637690Oct 12

A6-0

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 774 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,644/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#543$1,644774Oct 31

A3-0

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 677 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,653/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#421$1,653677Nov 8

A5-0

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 755 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,736/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#205$1,736755Oct 12

A6-1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 848 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,752/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#644$1,792848Dec 21
#544$1,752848Jan 7

A9-0

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 875 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,977/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#524$1,987875Oct 12
#624$2,002875Oct 12
#424$1,977875Nov 4

B1-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,031 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,215/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#331$2,2151,031Oct 12

B2-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,046 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,239/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#519$2,2391,046Nov 11

B3-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,101 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,344/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#208$2,3441,101Oct 12
#209$2,3441,101Oct 12

B9-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,220 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,563/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#339$2,5781,220Oct 31
#439$2,5631,220Nov 2
#539$2,5731,220Nov 10

B13-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,270 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,588/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#545$2,5881,270Oct 12
#645$2,6281,270Oct 12

B6-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,194 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,603/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#340$2,6031,194Oct 12
#540$2,6231,194Oct 12

B8-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,199 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,624/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#406$2,6241,199Oct 12

B7-0

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,198 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,631/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
#529$2,6311,198Oct 12

See all 45 units listed at The Nicholas, including ones no longer available.

Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at The Nicholas has ranged from $1,845 to $2,051. The current average is $1,956, down $77 (3.8%) from $2,033 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (40 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,928$1,081 – $2,63134
Sep 2026$1,978$1,261 – $2,68033

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,261 – $2,631/mo

  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 7

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Columbus area.

Lowest-priced apartment: S1-3 at $1,261

$1,505/mo

$244/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,261

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $141

  • Internet

    est.

    $90

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $13

  • All-in monthly

    $1,505

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
Studio$1,261$1,505$45,396/yr
1 bedroom$1,634$1,893$58,824/yr
2 bedrooms$2,215$2,546$79,740/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $45,396 a year for the $1,261 studio. The median renter household in Columbus earns $51,734 a year.

Compared with the Columbus area

The median two-bedroom at The Nicholas asks $2,578 a month, 88% above the Columbus area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $1,372. Typical asking rents across the area are down 0.1% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereColumbus-area asking rentColumbus rent paid
Studio$1,460—$1,085
1 bedroom$1,711$1,126$1,118
2 bedrooms$2,578$1,372$1,339
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Columbus, OH metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Columbus, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Can you afford it? Rent affordability calculator for Columbus

Amenities

  • 24/7 Controlled Building Access

  • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance

  • 24/7 Emergency Service Team

  • 24/7 Fitness Center With State-Of-The-Art Matrix Cardio & Weight Training Equipment*

  • 2-Inch Nuwood Blinds

  • An Edwards Urban Community

  • Artisan Inserted Panel Doors With Brushed Nickel Hardware

  • Bark Park 1 Of 1

  • Bike Repair Station 1 Of 1

  • Business Center 1 Of 1

  • Ceramic Porcelain Tile Backsplash

  • Clubroom With Billiards Lounge, Fireplace & Entertaining Kitchen 1 Of 2 2 Of 2

  • Contemporary Slab-Front Cabinets In Walnut Or Greybrown 1 Of 1

  • Convenient Internal Trash Chutes

  • Courtyards Featuring Grilling Stations & Fire Pits 1 Of 1

  • Designer Pendant, Track & Under-Mount Lighting

  • Direct Access To Veritas Restaurant And The Citizens Trust Upscale Cocktail Lounge At 11 West Gay*

  • Dishwasher

  • Distinctive Quartz Countertops With Under-Mount Sinks

  • Dramatic Open Living Spaces With 9’ Ceilings 1 Of 1

  • Easy Access I-71, I-670, I-70 & Sr 315

  • Elegant Framed Vanity Mirrors 1 Of 1

  • Energy Star Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances 1 Of 1

  • Floor To Ceiling Windows With Abundant Natural Light

  • Gooseneck Faucet

  • Interior Mail Room 1 Of 1

  • Lobby Wi-Fi Hotspot With Starbucks Machine

  • Luxer One Monitored Package Room & Locker System With 24/7 Accessibility

  • Management By Award Winning Drucker + Falk

  • Members Clubroom Kitchen 1 Of 1

  • Microwave

  • Minutes From The Arena District, The Short North, German Village, The Brewery District

  • Online Resident Payment System

  • Online Service Requests

  • Open Stainless Shelving Incorporated Into Cabinetry

  • Paw Spa 1 Of 1

  • Personal Terrace Or Balcony*

  • Prewired For Time Warner/Spectrum Television

  • Rainfall Showerheads + Luxurious Soaking Tubs

  • Resident Bike Storage

  • Resident Social Events

  • Rooftop Firepit And Conversation Areas 1 Of 1

  • Rooftop Pool With Grilling, Dining And Lounge Areas 1 Of 1

  • Sleek Glass Top Range

  • Spacious Kitchen Islands, Breakfast Bars & Pantries*

  • Stunning City Views

  • Under-Building Parking Garage With Direct Building Access Available

  • Washer And Dryer Included For Free 1 Of 1

  • White Glazed Elongated Subway Tile Tub & Shower Surrounds

  • Wide Plank Wood Finish Flooring In Living Area & Bath

  • Yoga Studio

Location

12 W Gay St, Columbus, OH, 43215

Getting around

Very Walkable

Some Transit

Very Bikeable

About this property

We are open and ready to help you find your new home! Call or Text us today! An Edwards Urban Community

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Hilltop Educare Center

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Ywca Kidscape-Jefferson

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Ywca Y-Club Dc-New Albany

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Ywca Child Care Pgrm-Wilder

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Ywca Mark Twain Child Care Program

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Primrose School of Columbus Downtown

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

C James Grotaus Child Care Center

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Ywca Huber Ridge School Age Cc

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Alcott-Ymca School Age Child Care Center

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Cdcfc Head Start

Private · Preschool		PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Contact & management

Drucker & Falk

Property manager