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Runaway Bay Apartments

1480 Runaway Bay Dr, Columbus, OH 43204

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,019 - $3,184 1 - 2 1 - 2
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Rent Specials

Move in by 05/15/2026 and enjoy $1,500 off move-in costs.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Marina Renovated

$1,225 - $2,747
1 Bed, 1 Bath
841 Sq. Ft.

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10 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
15232B
$1,289
841
Now
15352A
$1,225
841
Now
14612C
$1,225
841
Now

Seafarer Renovated

$1,145 - $2,535
1 Bed, 1 Bath
676 Sq. Ft.

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7 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
14242B
$1,170
676
Now
13501A
$1,180
676
6/8/26
13561D
$1,180
676
6/23/26

Seafarer

$1,019 - $2,181
1 Bed, 1 Bath
676 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 29
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
13822A
$1,019
676
6/29/26
13763C
$1,029
676
7/5/26

Marina

$1,058 - $2,241
1 Bed, 1 Bath
841 Sq. Ft.

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Rental Available

Creek Renovated

$1,323 - $2,754
1 Bed, 1 Bath
890 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
14433D
$1,323
890
Now

Cove Renovated

$1,282 - $2,851
2 Beds, 1 Bath
816 Sq. Ft.

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10 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
15643A
$1,297
816
Now
15583D
$1,297
816
Now
14363C
$1,322
816
Now

Bay Renovated

$1,335 - $2,968
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,007 Sq. Ft.

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10 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
15033C
$1,379
1,007
Now
14552A
$1,335
1,007
Now
15033A
$1,379
1,007
Now

Cove

$1,166 - $2,627
2 Beds, 1 Bath
816 Sq. Ft.

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6 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
15642B
$1,181
816
Now
14143C
$1,181
816
Now
13161C
$1,241
816
6/16/26

Delta

$1,487 - $3,161
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,071 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
14553D
$1,487
1,071
Now
15113D
$1,487
1,071
Now
13642B
$1,497
1,071
6/21/26

Delta Renovated

$1,521 - $3,184
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,071 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
15293D
$1,521
1,071
Now
15033D
$1,521
1,071
Now

Bay

$1,204 - $2,272
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,007 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
15341A
$1,204
1,007
11/15/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1984
  • 436 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $275

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.

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Property Highlights

  • * Balcony/Patio Storage
  • * Covered Parking
  • * Den or Study
  • * Garages
  • * Lake Views Available
  • * Microwave
  • *Cozy Wood Burning Fireplace
  • *Extra Storage
  • 25-acre Fresh Water Lake with Beach Entrance
  • All Electric Kitchen

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Grill
  • Lake Access
  • Pet Play Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Pool

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable40 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable100 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Transit

Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
18 min Drive
John Glenn Columbus International
Airport
Rickenbacker International
28 min Drive
Rickenbacker International

Moving to Marble Cliff Crossing, Columbus, OH

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Runaway Bay Apartments proximity to Quarry Plaza, Star Plaza, and Grandview Center. Quarry Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and Star Plaza is within a 28 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Runaway Bay Apartments are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 4.1 miles, including Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens.

Airports

Living in Marble Cliff Crossing provides easy access to John Glenn Columbus International, located just 19 minutes from Runaway Bay Apartments. Another nearby airport is Rickenbacker International, located 19.6 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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Glenwood Center for Early Child

Grades K-5

Private

3 rating

Valleyview Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

2 rating

Westmoor Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Trinity Elementary School

Grades K-8

Private

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St Agatha School

Grades PK-8

Private

9 rating

Grandview Heights High School

Grades 9-12

Public

2 rating

West High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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The Wellington School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

The Ohio State University

Drive: 9 min (3.8 mi)

Columbus Coll. of Art & Design

Drive: 9 min (5.6 mi)

Columbus State C.C., Columbus

Drive: 10 min (5.8 mi)

Franklin University

Drive: 11 min (5.9 mi)

About Runaway Bay Apartments

Dreams do come true at Runaway Bay Apartments. Boasting a contemporary design and thoughtfully curated features, our apartments in Grandview, Ohio deliver a distinct urban experience where scenic parks meet a 24-acre freshwater lake with a beach... entrance. Located less than 10 minutes from The Ohio State University and just 6 miles from Downtown Columbus, you couldn't ask for a better place to live, work, and play.Here, apartment living is expressed through a refined yet approachable style that captures attention while feeling undeniably like home. Explore our collection of one- and two-bedroom suites to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and the high-quality design you desire. Your all-electric kitchen appliances help turn every meal into a culinary experience, while thoughtfully designed layouts enhance everyday comfort. Select homes also include additional features such as two-inch blinds, vinyl wood flooring, private balconies or patios, and dens or studies.

Schedule a tour of our Grandview apartments in Columbus, Ohio today and discover your home sweet home at Runaway Bay!

Runaway Bay Apartments is an apartment community in Columbus, OH

Contact

Property Address:
1480 Runaway Bay Dr,
Columbus, OH 43204
Phone Number: (380) 666-3991
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Runaway Bay Apartments

3.3

36 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

4/16/26

Nobody Cares

When I viewed the apartment before i moved in I noticed the windowsill in the bedroom was rotting through the wall and decaying onto the floor. The spare bedroom also smelled like dog urine. They said everything would be fixed and cleaned before move-in date. Nothing was fixed. smell still there and there were dead bugs all over the floor, they probably left the windows open to try an air out the smell. The windowsill took 5 months to replace and the carpet still smells even though I have... cleaned it on my on dime multiple times.

Next My AC went out. It took 2 months just to have someone look at it. They claimed it was fixed 5 or six times over the next 5 months and it never was. It took a full SEVEN months to fix my AC. If you recall, summer 2025 temperatures got over 100 degrees and it was often 105 degrees inside my unit. By the time that was fixed it was time to use my heat... you guessed it. the heat was out too and it took TWO months to get that fixed.

All the closet doors on tracks pop right off as soon as you touch them, the toilet never stops running. There are always people working on their cars in the parking lot and if you get an apartment on the front side facing 5th Ave... be aware that there is a dump truck sales lot right across the street. They start firing up dump trucks at 5am.

Management could care less about the properties here. I wouldn't give these people your money.

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We're truly sorry to hear about the various issues you've experienced during your stay at our property. It is regrettable that necessary repairs and cleaning were not completed in a timely manner or to your satisfaction. Our intention is always to... provide comfortable living conditions for all residents, and it seems we've fallen short in your case. Furthermore, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the air conditioning and heating systems malfunctioning. We understand how essential these services are especially during extreme weather conditions.

Your feedback regarding disturbance from the parking lot and nearby truck sales operation have been noted as well. All these concerns help us understand where improvements need to be made, as our goal is to create a peaceful environment for all residents within our community.

Regarding management's perceived lack of concern, we'd like assure you that this isn't reflective of our values nor how we operate - resident comfort and satisfaction are top priorities for us. Again, we apologize that your experience has not met expectations.

8/20/25

Great experience so far

I have only lived here for about two weeks but I have no complaints. I have walked down to the beach a few times now on the weekends and haven’t seen anyone there that shouldn’t be there, and it’s honestly been pretty peaceful. They have security driving around basically 24/7 and the one time I saw some teenagers being stupid, the police showed up immediately and shut it down. My boyfriend and I love our unit and the application and move in process was good. I will say our keys weren’t ready at... the scheduled time they should’ve been and the apartment was ready a day later than we expected, but nothing is perfect. Amenities are well maintained. Again, have only been here a few weeks and everything has its quirks but so far so good!

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Thank you for your positive feedback! Our goal is to continue to provide a 4 star experience. We appreciate you and your business.

3/4/25

Managment & Maintenace are horrendous

I moved into my apartment about 5 months ago now and my apartment was not move in ready. There was still dog hair and cobwebs left in the apartment from the past tenant. There was no working AC or Heat. It took over a month to get the AC fixed after countless time messaging management. It also took 4.5 months to get the heat fixed by bringing up getting lawyers until the heat got fixed (both these issues took the Maintenace crew less than an hour to fix).

My washing machine went out and I had...
to remind management to fix it weeks after the part they had to order a new part.

DO NOT MOVE IN HERE

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Property Manager at Runaway Bay Apartments responded to this review

We genuinely regret reading about your dissatisfaction, and we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you've experienced. We pride ourselves on providing quality living spaces, so it is disappointing to hear that we did not meet these... expectations in your case. We take resident feedback seriously and will examine these issues closely to ensure they are not repeated in the future. Our aim is to create a comfortable living environment for all residents and service requests should be swiftly addressed. Your experience was clearly less than acceptable and we sincerely apologize for this!

11/25/24

So many issues. Just don't go here.

Where do I even begin? If I could give it a 0 I would. I would write more but there is a character limit. I can't put how long I've been here for anonymity, but just know it's been a sufficient length of time to see the good, bad, and ugly.

The good:
- The beach is the best feature, but you can only have one guest per UNIT.
- The pool is ok when it's open
- There are Grills at the pool and the beach
- They have a basketball/tennis court, but it was closed for the majority of the time I've lived...
here for crime reasons
- The gym is open 24/7 just good luck finding anything to disinfect with and several of the machines are broken.
- The corner store nearby is phenomenal and has just about everything you might need in a pinch.

The bad
- Maintenance is the least responsive thing here.
- The electrical in these buildings is old. If it's too windy expect your power to flicker or go out completely. Just about every socket is wiggly and the internet ports on the wall are painted over and many are broken.
- You're stuck with basically one option for internet services
- There is very limited parking unless you want to pay extra MONTHLY.
- The unrenovated units are the definition of landlord makeover. Our floor has a dip in it, our bathroom door doesn't latch, our laundry room door doesn't even stay closed, our counter has a huge gap between it and the wall supporting it that they just filled with caulk (which peeled off), and the paint shows every mark.
-When we moved in there was pink mold in the bathroom
- Way overpriced for what you are (and aren't) getting.
- There is no grace period for paying rent.

The ugly:
- We didn't have heat for months because they took so long to come fix it.
- Our AC was out for almost the entire summer not that it is great at keeping it cool to begin with.
- The towing company is predatory. They tow for: a pass being slightly obscured, tags being expired, parking in the same spot for more than a week (yes I'm serious), and if you are parked anywhere that isn't a parking spot. Yes you are stuck parking far away and needing to walk.
- If the leasing agent tells you that you can do something that goes against the lease make sure you get it in writing + signatures because they do not stick to their word.
- OH fun fact: they have bugs (found them in 3 different buildings) despite forcing everyone to get treated every couple of months.

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Property Manager at Runaway Bay Apartments responded to this review

We truly appreciate the detailed feedback, resident. It’s disheartening to hear about the numerous issues you've faced. We aspire to offer top-notch facilities and services, and it’s clear we missed that mark with your experience. For future... residents' benefit: our amenities like pools, gym are open provided they meet safety standards. And for maintenance concerns or pest issues, we urge residents to raise these as soon as possible so we can address them promptly. As for parking, while it's true there's a fee for certain spots, rest assured this is something under constant review based on residents' experiences and feedback like yours.

9/5/24

maintenance issues

My partner had moved in a couple of months ago. When he moved in the apartment hadn’t really looked like what we toured but it was fine. We figured what we toured would look nicer anyways. However, the one shower didn’t work, the sink leaked and is causing the floor to cave under it, and the bathtub in the other bathroom is also doing the same. When the AC finally went out, a request was put in as an emergency since it was over 80° out. The apartment got hotter than the outside even when we... tried getting fans and keeping the blinds closed. We called maintenance multiple times a day with no answer every day for a week. We also left VM with no responses. He could not stay there as it was so hot. It’s been frustrating to say the least especially since no one is doing anything about it. I read reviews maintenance was bad but what makes it worse is you don’t get any sort of response from anyone. Unfortunately they are only open a limited time so we couldn’t go in during works and there’s no maintenance during the weekend.

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Property Manager at Runaway Bay Apartments responded to this review

We greatly appreciate your feedback and are genuinely upset to hear about these ongoing maintenance issues. Please accept our sincere apologies for the lack of communication and the inconvenience this has caused. Quality living is incredibly... important to us, and we want every resident to feel comfortable in their home. Your situation does not meet our standards, and we assure you that immediate action will be taken to rectify it. We would appreciate another chance to improve your experience with us, please get in touch so we can address this matter promptly.

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