Moving into Cleve Royale takes three upfront costs: first month's rent + a refundable one-month deposit + a $50 application fee per adult. Sample studio total to get in the door: around $1,650.
Planning your apartment move-in cost in Columbus in advance keeps the whole process calm and predictable. Happily, the math here is short. At Cleve Royale Apartments on the Cleveland Avenue corridor, you cover three plain upfront amounts: a $50 application fee for each adult, a security deposit that matches one month's rent, and your first month's rent. Nothing is buried in the fine print. Below we walk through the totals with real example budgets so you know the exact amount to set aside before your lease.
The three upfront costs
Three numbers are all you need to plan around. First, a $50 application fee, which is non-refundable and applies to every adult 18 and older. Second, a security deposit that equals one month's rent. Third, your first month's rent, paid before you get your keys.
That really is the whole list. No extra move-in charge or admin charge hides behind it. Check today's rents on our floor plans and pricing page so you can drop the real figures into the examples that follow.
Sample move-in budget
Here it is in simple dollars. For a studio from $800: $800 for first month, another $800 for the deposit, plus the $50 application fee. That comes to roughly $1,650 upfront for one adult, which makes a studio one of the easiest ways onto the Cleveland Ave line.
For a 1 bedroom from $850: $850 first month, a matching $850 deposit, plus the $50 application fee. That lands at about $1,750 upfront. Keep in mind the $50 fee is charged per adult, so a second adult applying with you adds another $50.
These figures use starting rents, so swap in the current price for the exact home you want. The deposit always mirrors one month's rent, so a higher rent means a higher deposit. The $50 application fee, though, stays flat per adult no matter which layout you pick.
What you're NOT charged here
Plenty of places stack on side charges. We stay straightforward. There is no pet deposit here, since Cleve Royale does not allow dogs or cats. Verified service and assistance animals are accommodated as the law requires and are not treated as pets.
You also will not see junk fees like out-of-nowhere admin charges or a move-in fee tacked onto the three costs above. The number you are quoted is the number you pay, so you can budget with a clear head and skip any last-second add-ons at signing.
Your ongoing monthly bills
Once you are settled, plan for a few monthly bills on top of rent. You handle electric, water and sewer, and internet or cable. Trash is included, and there is a shared on-site laundry room, so there is no separate trash bill to track.
To picture your true monthly total, add rent to those utilities. For a closer look at what is covered versus what you cover, read our guide to apartments with utilities included in Columbus.
How to save up for move-in
A small set-aside routine makes the upfront cost feel light. If a studio needs about $1,650 and you save across ten weeks, that is close to $165 a week. Compress it into five weeks and it is around $330 a week.
Choose an amount you can actually stick to and shift it into a separate account each payday. It also pays to confirm you clear the income standard first. Look over our guide to the income needed to rent in Columbus before the saving begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the deposit refundable?
Yes, the security deposit comes back to you. It matches one month's rent and is returned after you move out, less anything owed for unpaid rent or damage beyond ordinary wear. The $50 application fee is separate and is non-refundable. Treat your apartment well and the full deposit is yours again.
When is first month's rent due?
First month's rent is due before you move in, together with the security deposit. After your application is approved, move-in usually happens within 48 to 72 hours. Keep the first month and deposit ready so nothing stalls your move-in at the last minute.
What payment methods are accepted?
Accepted payment methods can change, so check the current choices with the leasing office ahead of move-in day. Many residents pay online through the resident portal. Ask which methods work for your deposit, first month's rent, and monthly payments so everything is arranged before you sign.
Can I hold a unit?
Whether a particular home can be held comes down to availability and current policy, so ask the leasing office straight out. Because move-in tends to follow within 48 to 72 hours of approval, the surest way to lock in a home is to apply early with your upfront costs in hand.
Ready to map out your move? Stop by Cleve Royale Apartments, 3607 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224, or reach our leasing office. You can also start your application online. Plan your move and see what is available.
