Luxury apartments minutes from OSU, the medical corridor, and the Lane Avenue district
Kendall Park sits on Kenny Road, set between Upper Arlington, Clintonville, and Worthington, with The Ohio State University campus, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist, and SR-315 all inside a short drive.
A Kenny Road address with Upper Arlington access
Kendall Park sits at 4664 Kenny Road in northwest Columbus, on the corridor that connects The Ohio State University's western edge to Upper Arlington, Clintonville, and Worthington. Kenny Centre Mall sits across the street with everyday essentials, Preston Eatery is within walking distance just down the road, and Lane Avenue's full shopping and dining district is about a 13-minute drive south. The Olentangy Trail and Whetstone Park sit a short drive east along Henderson Road, and SR-315 gives the location a direct shot into downtown Columbus.
Rental demand in the Upper Arlington submarket has held steady through 2026, with average apartment rents in Upper Arlington running roughly $1,461 for a one-bedroom and $1,901 for a two-bedroom, and newer construction in the submarket trending toward the $2,358 range. Year-over-year rents are up about 2.1 percent. Kendall Park's one- and two-bedroom floor plans, plus loft layouts up to 1,476 square feet, place the community among the newer-construction options on the Kenny Road corridor.
A typical weekday from Kendall Park looks like this: coffee from the on-site Starbucks bar or a short walk to Preston Eatery, a quick commute south on Kenny Road to The Ohio State University or west to Riverside Methodist, lunch in the Lane Avenue district at Brassica or Hudson 29 about 11 minutes south, and dinner at one of the restaurants along Kenny Centre. Weekends pull toward the Columbus Park of Roses, the Olentangy Trail through Whetstone, or Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse in Clintonville. The address keeps the OSU and medical-corridor commute short while staying one step removed from campus density.
Commute corridors that this address actually solves
From Kendall Park, the OSU west campus and main academic core are a straight shot south down Kenny Road. Residents commuting to academic buildings around Olentangy River Road, the Wexner Medical Center, or research facilities along Kinnear Road avoid the morning High Street congestion that affects drivers coming from Clintonville or Worthington. The CABS bus network also runs along Lane Avenue and Kenny Road, giving residents an option to skip parking entirely on game days and high-traffic weekdays.
For staff, postdocs, and graduate researchers tied to the Kenny Road service corridor or the medical center, Kendall Park's location turns the daily commute into a single road, not a freeway transfer. That's a meaningful difference in winter and on football Saturdays.
The Riverside Methodist commute from Kendall Park runs east on Henderson Road to Olentangy River Road, then a short stretch south. The route avoids both the 315 freeway interchange and the High Street corridor, which keeps drive time predictable for shift schedules. For clinical staff working night, weekend, or rotating shifts, the seven-minute drive matters far more than the headline drive time of a community further north.
Residents working at OhioHealth corporate offices, the heart and vascular center, or the cancer care facilities on the Riverside campus get the same routing. The address solves the Riverside commute without putting residents inside the higher-density rental submarkets right next to the hospital.
From Kendall Park, University Hospital and the broader Wexner campus are a 12-minute drive south on Kenny Road into Cannon Drive, which feeds directly into the medical center parking structures. Residents working at the Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care location stay even closer, with that campus sitting just south of the property on Kenny Road itself.
For residents in residency, fellowship, or any clinical role tied to OSU Health, the value of the location is the route flexibility. SR-315 is a backup. Olentangy River Road is a backup. Kenny Road is the primary. Three corridors means the morning commute does not hinge on a single freeway exit.
SR-315 from the Henderson Road interchange runs straight into downtown Columbus, reaching the financial district and the Statehouse complex in about 15 minutes outside of peak congestion. Residents commuting to Nationwide Plaza, the JPMorgan Chase Polaris tech hub via I-270, or the Arena District follow the same artery.
The downtown commute from Kendall Park is meaningfully shorter than the same trip from Worthington, New Albany, or Dublin, all of which add 8 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. For a renter weighing a downtown commute against a campus-adjacent address, this corridor is a real time savings.
From Kendall Park, the I-270 outerbelt is roughly five minutes north via Sawmill Road or Kenny Road extension. From there, Cardinal Health's Dublin headquarters and the Bridge Park district are another 12 to 15 minutes northwest. For residents working the Dublin tech and healthcare corridor but who want closer access to OSU and the Lane Avenue district on the weekends, Kendall Park's position on the Kenny Road artery splits the difference well.
Amenities that actually carry the rent
A short list of what's actually nearby
Kendall Park sits inside a ring of established Columbus destinations. Preston Eatery is within walking distance, the OSU Golf Club and The Fairway golf simulators are both about seven minutes away, the Olentangy Trail and Whetstone Park sit within a 10-minute drive east, and the Lane Avenue shopping and dining corridor is about 13 minutes south. The list below is curated from real, named businesses and parks, not generic categories.
- Northstar Cafe8 min
- The Crest Gastropub10 min
- Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink11 min
- Brassica11 min
- Lavash Cafe11 min
- The Avenue Steak Tavern15 min
- Preston EateryWalk · 2 min
- The Mochi Shop2 min
- Cha Sha2 min
- Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea7 min
- Lennox Town Center10 min
- Target Olentangy River Rd11 min
- Whole Foods Upper Arlington12 min
- Giant Eagle Market District Kingsdale12 min
- The Shops on Lane Avenue13 min
- Trader Joe's Dublin14 min
- Pickle & Chill4 min
- The Fairway Golf Simulators7 min
- Ohio State Golf Club7 min
- Olentangy Trail / Whetstone Park8 min
- Columbus Park of Roses9 min
- Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse11 min
Upper Arlington-area rentals — what to expect
The Upper Arlington rental submarket has held steady through 2026, with average rents running about $1,461 for a one-bedroom and $1,901 for a two-bedroom across the broader submarket, up roughly 2.1 percent year over year. Newer-construction communities in Upper Arlington trend higher, averaging approximately $2,358, reflecting the finish level, amenity packages, and proximity to Lane Avenue and the OSU corridor. Vacancy across the submarket has stayed competitive, particularly for newer-construction product on or near Kenny Road.
What differentiates Kendall Park inside this submarket is the combination of new construction, a full amenity package, and a Kenny Road address that solves the OSU, Wexner, and Riverside commute simultaneously. Many of the alternatives in this submarket are older garden-style buildings without a 24-hour fitness center, a heated pool, or private business hubs. For renters comparing options between Lane Avenue and the I-270 outerbelt, Kendall Park is positioned among the more competitive new-build communities in the corridor at this finish level.
What renters ask about this corridor
What is the average rent for apartments near Upper Arlington in Columbus, OH?
Across the Upper Arlington rental submarket, average rents in 2026 run approximately $1,461 for a one-bedroom and $1,901 for a two-bedroom, with year-over-year rent growth around 2.1 percent. Newer-construction communities along Kenny Road and Lane Avenue typically price above those averages, often into the $2,300 range depending on finish level, square footage, and amenity package. Pricing at Kendall Park varies by floor plan, view, and lease term. The community's one-bedroom layouts range from 610 to 800 square feet, two-bedrooms from 977 to 1,221, and lofts up to 1,476 square feet. Visit the floor plans and pricing page for current availability.
How far is Kendall Park from The Ohio State University?
Kendall Park is approximately 6 minutes south of the OSU main academic campus via Kenny Road, depending on the destination building. The west-campus research corridor along Kenny Road sits between the community and the academic core, including CETE, UniPrint, and Central Receiving. The CABS bus network connects the corridor to campus, and the SR-315 ramp at Henderson Road provides a freeway alternative on heavy-traffic days. The route does not require freeway access at all for residents commuting directly to the academic campus or the west campus research facilities.
Are there apartments near OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital?
Yes. Kendall Park is roughly 7 minutes from OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital at 3535 Olentangy River Road, via Henderson Road. The route avoids the SR-315 interchange and the High Street corridor, which keeps the commute predictable for clinical shifts that don't conform to standard rush hour. The OSU Wexner Medical Center's University Hospital, James Cancer Hospital, and Ross Heart Hospital are a 12-minute drive south on Kenny Road. The Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care campus at 2050 Kenny Road is even closer. Healthcare residents working multiple campuses across the OSU and OhioHealth systems benefit from the location's route flexibility.
Is the Upper Arlington area walkable?
The Kenny Road corridor and broader Upper Arlington-adjacent submarket are primarily car-oriented, with most daily errands handled by a short drive. Kenny Centre Mall sits directly across from Kendall Park with grocery and everyday retail, and Preston Eatery is within walking distance at roughly 0.4 miles. The Lane Avenue shopping district, with Whole Foods and a concentration of restaurants, is about a 13-minute drive south, and Trader Joe's sits in Dublin about 14 minutes northwest. The Olentangy Trail provides a dedicated pedestrian and cycling route along the river, connecting the area to Clintonville, downtown, and the Park of Roses without a car.
What is it like to live in the Kenny Road / Upper Arlington-adjacent area?
The Kenny Road corridor sits between Upper Arlington, Clintonville, and Worthington, three established Columbus neighborhoods with their own commercial districts and park systems. Daily life in the area centers on the Lane Avenue district for shopping and dining, the Olentangy Trail and Whetstone Park for outdoor activity, and the OSU and OhioHealth corridors for work. The neighborhood is residential in character along Kenny Road itself, with the commercial energy concentrated at Lane Avenue, Henderson Road, and the Riverside Drive corridor. Residents typically drive for most errands but find that most destinations are inside a 10-minute radius.
What amenities are available at Kendall Park?
Kendall Park's community amenities include a temperature-controlled resort-style pool, a 24-hour fitness center, private full-service business hubs, an on-site Starbucks coffee bar, a grilling pavilion with fire pit, an entertainment lounge with a TV wall, café-style social nooks, and a District 8 foosball table. Apartment-level features include oversized walk-in closets, 9- to 10-foot ceilings, in-home washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 42-inch cabinetry, tile backsplash, and pendant lighting. The community is pet-friendly and offers both garage and front-door parking options. View the full amenities list for additional details.
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