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📍 Columbus student housing & roommates.

Verified college roommates, rooms for rent, subleases, and lease takeovers across 13 Columbus colleges.

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
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Capital University
Capital University
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Chamberlain University-Ohio
Chamberlain University-Ohio
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Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus College of Art & Design
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Columbus State Community College
Columbus State Community College
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DeVry University-Ohio
DeVry University-Ohio
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Felbry College
Felbry College
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Franklin University
Franklin University
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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MyComputerCareer at Columbus
MyComputerCareer at Columbus
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Ohio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University
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Ohio State
Ohio State University-Main Campus
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Pontifical College Josephinum
Pontifical College Josephinum
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About Columbus student housing

Roommate matching across Columbus.

Crashmates covers all 13 accredited colleges in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus students looking for off-campus housing near campus, verified roommates, subleases, or lease takeovers post and browse listings from other students at their school. Every profile is verified through .edu email cross-checked against IPEDS — the federal database of accredited US colleges. Columbus student housing near me, Columbus apartments near campus, and Columbus subleases near me are all searchable through verified-student-only profiles. Crashmates is free to join, free to post, and free to match — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation, with no subscription traps and no auto-renewals.

Stuff Columbus students ask

Frequently asked questions about Columbus housing.

How do I find a roommate in Columbus?
Pick your school below, verify your .edu email (under 30 seconds, cross-checked against the federal IPEDS database), and browse verified students at your campus in Columbus. Match by lifestyle, budget, and move-in date — no bots, no Craigslist scammers.
Is there student housing in Columbus without a year-long lease?
Yes — Columbus students post semester subleases (you live in their place for part of their lease) and lease takeovers (you replace them on the lease entirely). Both sides are .edu-verified. Posting and browsing are free.
Which Columbus colleges does Crashmates cover?
Every accredited college in Columbus, Ohio — 13 schools from the federal IPEDS database. Each campus has its own community: students only match with verified students at their school.
Is Crashmates free for Columbus students?
Yes. Joining, posting, browsing, and matching are free, with 10 free credits to start — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription, no auto-renewal.
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