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The Columbus/Dayton area of Ohio is home to nearly 2 million people, which makes it the most heavily populated area of the state. Columbus is the state capital and a transportation, industrial and trade center for the region and the entire state. Moving to Ohio and wondering where to look for apartments? Both of these cities—and the suburbs in between—are good areas to explore new jobs and apartments for rent.

Quality of Life
Residents of Columbus and Dayton enjoy a wide variety of activities, with enough choices to suit every taste and temperament. In Columbus, attractions include the state capitol, Ohio State University's enormous Ohio Stadium and the headquarters of the American Rose Society, which boasts one of the largest rose gardens in the world.

If museums are more your scene, you'll find several worthwhile offerings in Columbus. Fans of arts should check out the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, and for those whose interests run toward science and architecture, there's a very cool looking science museum designed by Arata Isozaki. History buffs will appreciate the Camp Chase Confederate cemetery, where you can visit graves of Civil War soldiers. Dayton, too, has plenty to charm its residents. Its diverse offerings include everything from an Indian village to a historic park to the U.S. Air Force Museum.

Where the Jobs Are
The Columbus/Dayton area has a highly diversified economy with numerous industries employing people in a huge range of jobs and professions. In other words, you're bound to find your niche! In Columbus, city and state government, as well as the city's numerous research and educational centers, are major employers. Columbus is also home to Fortune 500 companies Nationwide and American Electric Power. In Dayton, the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one of the largest employers. Industry, research, information services, distribution and high-tech companies are other major sources of jobs.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
Ready for good news? You'll find that the overall cost of living in Columbus and Dayton is 3% below national average, with prices for apartments just about hitting the national average. Expect to pay about $450 for studio apartments, $550-700 for one-bedroom apartments, $650-850 for two-bedroom apartments, and $900 and up for three-bedroom apartment rentals.

Neighborhoods to Explore
Want to live in a big apartment complex? Start your search in Downtown Columbus, where over two-thirds of the housing is made up of buildings with 10 or more units. That means there are plenty of apartments for rent for you to choose from in this exciting urban area. If you.re looking for another type of dwelling, you're bound to find that too. This growing area features everything from small, affordable apartment rentals to high-rise luxury apartments to restored historic houses. You'll also find strong concentrations of apartments for rent near the cities' universities, including Ohio State University in Columbus and the University of Dayton.