Modern Trace Quarter lobby with a wooden counter, four chairs, and TRACE QUARTER sign on the wall; open, well-lit space featuring upstairs railing and seating areas.
Modern Trace Quarter lobby with a wooden counter, four chairs, and TRACE QUARTER sign on the wall; open, well-lit space featuring upstairs railing and seating areas.

Where Art, Momentum, & Modern Living Meet

Steps from galleries, murals, studios, and downtown views. Trace Quarter places you inside Columbus’s fastest-emerging arts district with modern apartments, curated amenities, and a neighborhood that feels alive.

Trace Quarter

Address

80 South Souder Avenue Columbus, OH 43222
Starting at $989
Beds Studio – 2
|
Baths 1 – 2
Availability: 135 Apartments
888.364.8682

Trace Quarter transforms a historic Franklinton campus into a connected residential community in the middle of the neighborhood’s rapid evolution. Residents enjoy walkable access to art spaces, live music venues, local restaurants, and downtown Columbus, all while coming home to thoughtfully designed modern apartments and amenities.

A woman and a man shake hands at a reception desk in a modern, well-lit Trace Quarter office, with the distinctive TRACE QUARTER signage on the wall behind them.
A woman and a man shake hands at a reception desk in a modern, well-lit Trace Quarter office, with the distinctive TRACE QUARTER signage on the wall behind them.
Modern open-concept Trace Quarter lounge with high ceilings, a kitchen area, dining table, various seating, pendant lights, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern open-concept Trace Quarter lounge with high ceilings, a kitchen area, dining table, various seating, pendant lights, and large windows letting in natural light.
A rectangular outdoor swimming pool at Trace Quarter is surrounded by lounge chairs, lush greenery, and apartment buildings with balconies.
A rectangular outdoor swimming pool at Trace Quarter is surrounded by lounge chairs, lush greenery, and apartment buildings with balconies.
Two women sit and talk on a low stone wall labeled “State Street Alley” in the Trace Quarter, while a person in blue scrubs waves as they walk by on a paved path in this urban area.
Two women sit and talk on a low stone wall labeled “State Street Alley” in the Trace Quarter, while a person in blue scrubs waves as they walk by on a paved path in this urban area.
Modern open-concept lounge at Trace Quarter with high ceilings, pendant lights, a marble island, dining tables, seating area, large windows, and a mezzanine.
Modern open-concept lounge at Trace Quarter with high ceilings, pendant lights, a marble island, dining tables, seating area, large windows, and a mezzanine.
Modern, spacious Trace Quarter lounge area with wooden flooring, mixed seating, a central divider featuring plants and a TV, high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mezzanine level with railing.
Modern, spacious Trace Quarter lounge area with wooden flooring, mixed seating, a central divider featuring plants and a TV, high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mezzanine level with railing.
A modern living room at Trace Quarter features a gray sectional sofa, yellow armchairs, a round coffee table, a wooden TV console, and large windows with curtains letting in abundant natural light.
A modern living room at Trace Quarter features a gray sectional sofa, yellow armchairs, a round coffee table, a wooden TV console, and large windows with curtains letting in abundant natural light.
Aerial view of Trace Quarter’s modern apartment courtyard featuring artificial grass, seating areas, fire pit, and landscaped plants.
Aerial view of Trace Quarter’s modern apartment courtyard featuring artificial grass, seating areas, fire pit, and landscaped plants.
Trace Quarters modern apartment complex courtyard features inviting outdoor seating, a lush green lawn area, winding pathways, and a covered lounge space—all set beneath a partly cloudy sky.
Trace Quarters modern apartment complex courtyard features inviting outdoor seating, a lush green lawn area, winding pathways, and a covered lounge space—all set beneath a partly cloudy sky.
Three people sit and talk around a fire pit at Trace Quarter, enjoying the modern outdoor patio area of the apartment complex on a sunny day.
A rectangular outdoor swimming pool at Trace Quarter is surrounded by lounge chairs, lush greenery, and apartment buildings with balconies.
Modern living room at Trace Quarter with a neutral color palette, featuring a yellow chair, sofa, round coffee table, TV console, wall art, and an open kitchen with barstools in the background.

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03/25/2026 – 08/15/2026
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Overview

Located in Franklin County
6.35 Total Acres
450 For-Rent Units
37 For-Sale Units
766 Structured Parking Spaces
1.7 Acre Public Park
  • Sparkling Courtyard Swimming Pool
  • On-site Management
  • Covered Garage Parking
  • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance
  • Multi-Use Courtyard
  • Valet Living Trash and Recycling
  • Tiled Kitchen Backsplash
  • Community Coffee Bar
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tile Bathroom Floors
  • On-site Maintenance
  • Package Room

We are pet friendly! Cats and dogs allowed. Pet Fee: $300 per pet, non-refundable. Pet Rent: $50/month, per pet. Limit: 2 pets per apartment. Pet weight restriction: 100 lbs. Breed restrictions apply (ask for more details)

Neighborhood

Located in the heart of Franklinton, Columbus’ most dynamic and rapidly evolving arts district, Trace Quarter places you in a neighborhood that celebrates creativity, culture, and connection.

Just minutes from Downtown, this community is surrounded by bold street murals, microbreweries, local cafés, and independent galleries, with hotspots like 400 West Rich, Land-Grant Brewing, and the Franklinton Arts District only steps away.

Once the site of Mount Carmel West Hospital, this location is being thoughtfully revitalized by Thrive to breathe new life into a historic Columbus landmark. Trace Quarter represents the next chapter—a place where past and future intersect.

Whether you're searching for apartments in Franklinton or looking to live near Downtown Columbus with walkable access to the city’s most inspired destinations, Trace Quarter offers a rare opportunity to live at the center of it all...within a community rooted in history and built for what’s next.
A modern brewery with large windows and outdoor seating, located on a corner with parked cars and utility poles nearby.
A modern brewery with large windows and outdoor seating, located on a corner with parked cars and utility poles nearby.

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