Columbiana, OH 66 Apartments for Rent

Columbiana is the birthplace of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founder Harvey Samuel Firestone. His legacy is all over the city, which has named a number of buildings after him and is still home to a Firestone test facility. If you like tires, you will love Columbiana.

Columbiana was founded in 1805 as a village and grew rapidly. By 1831, it had its own railroad. It went from being the Village of Columbiana to the City of Columbiana fairly recently, in 2000. Columbiana is just over six miles square and has a population of 6,384 people.

Moving to Columbiana

The good news for tire fans moving to this city is that it has plenty of housing options, whether you are looking for a rental property or to make a purchase. Finding an apartment for rent in Columbiana will not be difficult -- almost 30 percent of residences in the area are made up of apartments. The majority of them are occupied by renters, so you will have no difficulty choosing somewhere to live in either the short or long term. If you start looking early, it is very easy to find apartments in this area that will suit you.

Neighborhoods in Columbiana

Sixty percent of houses are occupied by owners and the rest are rented, so keep an eye on the local real estate market in Columbiana. The local economy is healthy and prices for buying homes remain pretty reasonable. Most houses in Columbiana were built between 1940 and 2009, so there are plenty of modern or more classic options to choose from in various neighborhoods.

City Center: The city center of Columbiana is mainly made up of small apartment buildings and houses. It is also close to the historic Main Street and within easy driving distance of the rest of the city.

Paradise: Paradise is located 30 minutes to the north of the city center. Most of the buildings are houses and the area is fairly rural, with close access to the Mill Creek Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary.

North Lima: North Lima has plenty of small houses and larger properties and is right next to Paradise. The city center is easily accessible by car.

Apartment Communities

Columbiana Manor Apartments: Located on West Salem Street in the northwest of town, there is a wide range of options for potential residents. Columbiana Manor offers apartments with paid utilities as well as fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, and garbage disposal. In terms of floor plans, there is a choice between studio or efficiency layouts, one bedroom apartments, or two bedroom places. Residents have access to a fully maintained outdoor pavilion, a pool, and tennis court. This complex is located about 15 minutes from the center of town.

Living in Columbiana

Columbiana is a very car-friendly city. If you want to drive around the county, the ideal place to live is near the town center, which sits in the middle of every major road out of Columbiana.

The city is 15 miles from the nearest Amtrak, located in Youngstown, and there is no local bus service. There is a county-wide service called CARTS, which stands for Community Action Rural Transit System. Anyone is welcome to use the service, which provides buses and drivers for a reasonable fare. All you have to do is call to get an affordable ride anywhere in Columbiana County. Those who want to stay fit and save on gas would benefit from getting a bicycle for local travel.

Columbiana is thriving when it comes to activities. Das Dutch Village is a little retail and hospitality community to the northeast, which includes a charming country inn and a restaurant renowned for its tasty dishes. You can also visit the inn's dinner theater and shop to your heart's content in the Village Stores.

Firestone Park offers plenty to do with its adorable pavilions, stunning lake, walking trail, tennis and basketball courts, and pool. Several local sports teams have made it their home. Nature lovers can also take a drive of just over 30 minutes to explore the Mill Creek Preserves, which incorporate unspoiled land and a wildlife sanctuary.

You may also be interested in some of the annual events and festivals that Columbiana is known for. The north of the city is home to the annual Shaker Woods Festival, an event celebrating local artisan arts and crafts. Firestone Park's annual Festival of the Arts attracts thousands of people every year to watch musicians and visit hundreds of craft and antique stalls. These events, and many more, are over and above celebrations like the Memorial Day Parade and the Independence Day Community Celebration. If you are in Columbiana for any length of time, you will not be bored.