Riverwatch Tower, columbus-oh

It has been a few years, but I decide to share the thoughts now, as I heard a friend going thru the deposit dispute. Also uploading a proof of residency so stop accusing this being fake Things I don’t like: 1. the game day noise. It used to start between 6-7am and last all day 2. Things inside the building look old. Laundry room was terrible back then 3. They charged me like 30-40% of the deposit as cleaning fee. I don’t think I made that big of a mess? Instead, my new place didn’t charge any. The location is convenient. This is the one and only reason to choose here. I moved out soon as the 1yr lease ended. Highly recommend to search somewhere else.

EXTREME HARASSMENT, VIOLENCE THREATS, AND DEPOSIT THEFT - STUDENTS BEWARE! I am writing this to warn every student at OSU: DO NOT MOVE HERE. This management operates more like a criminal gang than a professional leasing office. On my move-out day (the day my lease expired), I experienced a nightmare. Two grown men—one of whom was shirtless and physically aggressive—barged into my apartment. They intimidated me, a young female student, by screaming at my face every hour because I wasn't packing "fast enough." One man literally stood over me, yelling, "LOOK INTO MY EYES! LOOK INTO MY EYES! YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW! I AM CALLING THE POLICE TO KICK YOU OUT!" I was paralyzed with fear, feeling like I was about to be physically assaulted. To make matters worse, the female receptionist used this as an excuse to illegally withhold my ENTIRE security deposit. She claimed someone was moving in that very day and I "blocked" them, yet no one ever showed up, and I never received an itemized bill or proof of damages. This is blatant theft. The staff also has zero integrity. I once caught them literally EATING my food delivery that I hadn't picked up yet. When confronted, they had the audacity to lecture me for not coming down sooner. Look at their responses to other one-star reviews—they never admit fault, only offer excuses and gaslighting. I am using a pseudonym because I genuinely fear retaliation from these people. This isn't just about the money; it’s about safety and mental health. I am still traumatized by that violent encounter. ADVICE FOR OSU STUDENTS: If you have been cheated by them, go to the OSU Student Legal Services (SLS) immediately. It is FREE for students. Do not let these bullies get away with it. STAY AWAY FOR YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND.

I leased a studio apartment at Riverwatch after enrolling at Ohio State, but this place is more than just a "student housing". The building is super quite and provides the most serene view of the Olentangy River. Only the southern apartments are exposed to the football tailgate music. Ideal for joggers who want to explore the River Trail (you can do that daily) or use Ohio State's athletic facilities (RPAC, NRC, Jesse Owens, ARC). Centrally located, ideal to attend any Ohio State athletic event. Connected to the COTA bus network; walking distance from N High ! The best part is the management. Robin and her team do an excellent job make us feel at home; keep things running. I would recommend Riverwatch to anyone!

Second year living here! Heather and the rest of the staff are welcoming and happy to help! The place itself is pretty quiet so it’s great for students needing to focus on academics. The tailgate they host is always fun to check out during football season! Apartments are affordable and the lobby is clean and well taken care of. Another big bonus is the pack of pets in the building so no worries on dealing with the noisy neighbors dog! Overall if you don’t want to live in a dorm, riverwatch tower is a great place to stay!

Lived at Riverwatch for 5 years. Lots of updates made over the last couple years. New laundry room, always good water pressure. Units are individually owned-my unit was updated with new flooring and a bar area counter Very close to Fisher Business school and Engineering. Parking on site for game days. Right along the Olentangy River Paved paths.