FAQ | The Commons

• If you are a past resident, please use Prospect Portal to be redirected to our payment portal for past residents.

• We screen all our applicants and require a guarantor or additional security deposit on all leases. The security deposit varies by floor plan. You can ask a leasing specialist by calling our office today!!

• That's no problem at all! We can pair you up with people who have similar lifestyles, interests, etc. Just fill out the form during the application process and leave the rest to us!

• When you sign an individual lease, you are only responsible for your rent; in other words, you have no liability for the rent of the other apartment residents. If your roommate transfers or graduates, you have no responsibility for their financial obligations. This is a significant advantage over the joint and several leases (where each resident is liable for the rent of all residents in the unit) which are often used at rental houses and other apartment properties in the area.

The Commons offers furnished apartments. Bedroom furniture includes a full-size bed, a desk and desk chair, and storage such as a dresser or under-bed drawers, depending on the layout.

Living-room furniture includes seating, tables, and an entertainment center. Dining furniture or breakfast-bar seating varies by floor plan.

Review the furniture package for your selected apartment before move-in, since the pieces and quantities are not identical across all layouts.

• Yes, our community requires each resident to carry an active tenant liability policy for damage to the landlord’s property during the term of their lease. We require a minimum of $100,000 in general liability coverage. We also recommend residents purchase content coverage (also known as personal property insurance) to cover your personal belongings.

For apartments leased directly through The Commons, rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, and high-speed internet. Electricity is billed separately to residents mid-month.

Review your lease for utility-billing details and other applicable charges. Students housed through Miami University should refer to their university housing agreement for billing information.

Yes. For apartments leased directly through The Commons, cats and dogs are welcome with prior approval. There is no pet weight limit, but breed restrictions apply.

The pet policy allows up to two pets per apartment, or one pet when a resident leases a single bedroom in a shared apartment. Pets must be registered with the office and included on the lease.

Pet charges include a one-time $300 fee and a $30 monthly fee. Confirm the charges applicable to your pet before adding it to your lease. Students in university-assigned apartments should follow Miami University’s animal policies.

For residents leasing directly through The Commons, rent is due on the first of each month. Payments can be made in the office by check or money order, or online through the Resident Portal using a credit or debit card. One-time and recurring online payments are available.

Students assigned to The Commons through Miami University are billed through their university Bursar account and should follow Miami’s payment instructions.

No. For apartments leased directly through The Commons, the community welcomes all qualified applicants, including undergraduate and graduate students, international students, university employees, young professionals, and families. Students attending Miami University’s Oxford, Hamilton, and Middletown campuses or other colleges are welcome to apply. Apartments assigned through Miami University’s housing program have separate university eligibility requirements.

The Commons is a privately operated apartment community, and Miami University also leases a group of apartments here as additional University Housing. Students assigned to university-leased apartments hold a housing contract with Miami. Residents leasing directly through The Commons use the community’s own application and lease process. Confirm which housing arrangement applies to you before applying.

It depends on the housing arrangement. Miami generally requires full-time first- and second-year Oxford-campus students to live in University Housing through the spring semester of their second academic year. Signing a private lease at The Commons does not, by itself, satisfy that requirement. Students considering a direct lease should confirm any applicable exemption and required documentation with Miami’s Campus Services Center before signing. University-leased apartments at The Commons are assigned through Miami’s housing process.

The Commons is located at 610 Oxford Commons in Oxford, Ohio, near Miami University’s Oxford campus (1.5 miles). Residents can travel to campus by car or use nearby BCRTA bus service. The community is also close to Oxford shopping and everyday conveniences.

Yes. Butler County Regional Transit Authority’s O1 route serves the nearby Wells Mill stop and connects the area with Miami University’s Oxford campus. The route is free to ride. Check BCRTA’s current timetable, route map, and service alerts because schedules can change during academic breaks, holidays, and other service adjustments.

Yes. The Commons is within walking distance of Kroger and TJ Maxx, making it convenient to shop for groceries, household essentials, and other everyday items without driving.

The Commons offers furnished one-, two-, and four-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from 413 to 1,125 square feet. Options include traditional one-bedroom apartments, one-bedroom apartments with an office, two-bedroom apartments, a two-bedroom townhome, and a four-bedroom apartment. Availability varies by layout and lease term.

Yes. The B2 is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome with 1,125 square feet. The layout places the kitchen and living area downstairs and both bedrooms upstairs. Each bedroom has a connected private bathroom. The townhome also includes an in-unit washer and dryer and a private storage closet.

Yes. The A3 and A4 are advertised as one-bedroom apartments with an office. These layouts provide additional space that can be used for studying, working from home, or other everyday activities. They are marketed as one-bedroom apartments, so applicants should not assume the office is an additional leased bedroom. Review the specific layout with the leasing team before applying.

Bathroom arrangements vary by floor plan. The B1 and B2 two-bedroom layouts each provide private bathrooms connected to the bedrooms. The D1 four-bedroom layout has two shared bathrooms rather than a private bathroom for every bedroom. Review the specific floor plan before selecting an apartment.

Yes. The Commons apartments include a washer and dryer inside the apartment, so residents can do laundry at home without using a shared community laundry room.

The Commons apartments include a refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Residents should bring their own cookware, dishes, utensils, and any small countertop appliances they want to use.

Residents should plan to bring personal belongings and household essentials such as bedding, towels, cookware, dishes, utensils, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and personal electronics. The Commons provides a furniture package, kitchen appliances, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Review the furniture package for your selected layout before purchasing additional furniture.

Both types of pricing can appear, depending on the space option selected. An option labeled “Furnished Per Person” shows the rate for one resident, while “Entire Unit Furnished” shows the rate for the whole apartment. Check the space-option label and lease term when comparing prices. Students assigned an apartment through Miami University should refer to their university housing rates instead.

For apartments leased directly through the community, The Commons offers 12-month lease options. Exact start dates, end dates, and availability depend on the leasing period and selected apartment. Contact the leasing office at (513) 599-4615 to confirm available terms. Students housed through Miami University should follow the dates in their university housing contract.

For a direct lease, select Apply Now on The Commons website and create an applicant account. You can save your progress, return to complete the application, and check its status online. Co-applicants and guarantors should use the application invitation sent to their email rather than creating a separate applicant account. Students seeking university-assigned housing should follow Miami’s housing application process instead.

Yes. The Commons offers online photographs and 360-degree virtual tours of the clubhouse and several apartment layouts, including A1, A2, B1, B2, and D1. Students and parents can explore these spaces remotely before arranging an in-person visit.

For a direct lease, contact The Commons leasing office at (513) 599-4615 with your preferred roommates and apartment layout before completing your housing arrangements. The leasing team can explain available options and whether your requests can be accommodated. The Commons also offers roommate matching for applicants who do not already have roommates in mind.

Begin your housing search once you know when you need an apartment. The Commons handles apartment reservations on a first-come, first-served basis, so completing the leasing process early gives you more opportunity to choose your preferred layout. Miami students who are subject to the university’s residency requirement should confirm their eligibility to sign a private off-campus lease first.

Use the Add to Waitlist option when it appears for your preferred floor plan, or contact the leasing office at (513) 599-4615 to discuss other layouts and lease periods. Ask the leasing team how openings are communicated and whether another apartment would meet your needs. Confirm availability before making plans around a particular layout.

Yes. The Commons offers free on-site resident parking in outdoor surface lots near the apartment buildings. Contact the leasing office at (513) 599-4615 to confirm vehicle-registration or permit requirements, space-assignment rules, and visitor-parking arrangements.

Yes. The Commons offers a business center with computer workstations and a printer, along with a WiFi lounge and study seating. These spaces give residents places to work on assignments, use a computer, and study outside their apartment. Contact the office for access hours and printing procedures.

Yes. The Commons offers a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool. Residents can also enjoy a game room with pool and table tennis, a complimentary coffee bar, and outdoor gathering areas with a fireplace and grills. Follow the community’s posted hours and rules for shared amenities.

Yes. The Commons is a smoke-free apartment community. Residents and guests should follow the community’s smoke-free policy.

Yes. The Commons offers 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site professional management. For an urgent maintenance issue, follow the community’s emergency-reporting instructions. Contact the leasing office at (513) 599-4615 for routine service-request instructions. Students housed through Miami University should follow the reporting procedures provided with their housing assignment.

The Commons offers package acceptance at the office. Residents can contact the leasing office for delivery instructions, package-pickup procedures, and collection hours.

Residents with a direct lease should contact The Commons leasing office at (513) 599-4615 before arranging a sublease, lease takeover, or replacement resident. Any arrangement must follow the resident’s lease agreement and obtain any required management approval. Students housed through Miami University should consult the university about their housing contract.

Residents considering an early move-out should review their lease agreement and contact The Commons leasing office at (513) 599-4615. The leasing team can explain applicable notice requirements, potential charges, and any available options. Students housed through Miami University should contact Miami about their university housing contract.

Residents with a direct lease who want to stay for another term should contact The Commons leasing office at (513) 599-4615 before their current lease ends. The leasing team can explain renewal availability, rates, and lease-term options. Students living under a Miami University housing contract should follow Miami’s returning-student housing process.

Residents with a direct lease can remain in their apartments during university holidays and academic breaks that fall within their active lease term. Students assigned to The Commons through Miami University should follow the break-housing provisions of their university housing contract.