These Short North spaces are just too hard to beat.
Did you know that Lykens Companies has Short-Term Rentals? In addition to its thousands of normal rental units, Lykens Companies proudly offers Columbus visitors the chance at a unique Short North experience.
Each of our short-term rentals has all the class and styling that you’d expect from a Lykens Property. Better yet, they’re located in the Midwest’s most exciting neighborhood, the Short North.
Here are just a few reasons why Lykens Companies is the go-to when it comes to finding a short-term rental in the Short North.
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1. Reputation
You might know Lykens Companies for its commitment to the Short North. For the past two decades, we’ve helped revitalize Columbus’s famous Arts District into a nationally recognized neighborhood. (We’ve even been nationally recognized ourselves.)
We’ve transformed an old bread factory into Wonder Bread Lofts. We’ve saved numerous other historic buildings from destruction and have transformed them into something jaw-dropping, like The Historic Columbus Candy Factory. We’re even building brand new projects like our townhomes and Fourth Crossing. Oh, and we’ve partnered with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants to create a one-of-a-kind food hall in a reimagined dairy factory.

We’re not bragging when we tell you these things (okay, maybe a little). We tell you these things because anyone who uses a short-term rental should be able to trust who they’re renting from.
There are two types of trust for short-term rentals. First, you need to know that you’ll be safe. With a dedicated staff and decades of proven experience, Lykens Companies is a trustworthy organization. Our short-term rentals aren’t part of a shady side-hustle; they’re the result of years of dedication.
Then, you need to trust that you’ll get a great short-term rental. It’s one thing to feel safe, but it’s another to get the experience that you hoped for.
At Lykens Companies, we can assure you that our short-term rentals offer one of the most unique and convenient Short North experiences possible. Any of our short-term rentals are luxurious on the inside and are situated just steps away from all of the Short North’s action.
2. Affordability
Weren’t short-term rentals and Airbnbs a way to avoid paying the high prices of a hotel? Then how come people are spending $100 a night to sleep on someone’s couch? Lykens Companies doesn’t just want to offer you a memorable stay in the Short North, it wants to offer one with a competitive price, as well.
Our short-term rental offerings begin at affordable rates inside a space that you will not find anywhere else.

3. Quality
These are not normal short-term rentals. These are not made-in-IKEA condos that are “close enough” to your ideal location.
These are Lykens Companies properties.
For those who don’t know, our properties are luxurious and creative. End of story. Whether it’s beneath our glowing neon Wonder Bread sign or just off High Street, each of our units is completely unique from anything else you’ve ever slept in.

Our lofts are often open-concepts with the luxurious elements you want. Our kitchens are completed with custom-built cabinetry, high-quality stainless steel appliances, and (of course) granite countertops that are some of the best you can find.
If you’re renting a loft inside Wonder Breads Lofts, know that each has been designed around the factory’s original layout. We’ve preserved historic materials and use each to elevate the luxurious elements around them. Original brick flooring pairs with granite flooring. Exposed ceilings open up and relax living spaces. Polished concrete flooring complements elegant bathroom tiling.
On top of that, Wonder Breads Lofts are located in Italian Village, the most booming subsection of the Short North. With new restaurants pooping up each day, you won’t want to miss what Italian Village offers.
In addition to all of these awesome qualities, our short-term rentals have great amenities. Check them out:
- Fully Furnished With Linens
- All Stainless Steel Appliances
- Television
- Wifi
- Basic Cable
- On Site Parking
- Full Size Washer & Dryer In Unit
- Dishwasher
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Printer/Scanner
- Housekeeping (Available Upon Request)
- City Tavern Inside The Building (For Wonder Bread units)
- Indoor Bike Storage
Keep your eyes locked on our site as we add even more short-term rentals.
Need a short-term rental?
Whether it’s for you or a loved one, be sure to check out our Short-Term Rentals page for all of your need-to-know information on our offerings. See what’s available and easily make a booking and payment.

Now, a bit more about Lykens Companies…
With 20 years (and counting) of experience, we believe that Lykens Companies is just getting started on its mission to offer Columbus hundreds of premier apartments, rentals, and renovations. Each day, we are driving toward constantly expanding and improving our business and bettering Columbus, the city we love. For our renters, that means that they are connected to a proven business that is always striving to be the best. Our success isn’t an accident. We are constantly striving to improve our quality, both in the buildings that we renovate, reimagine, and rent out; moreover, we are striving to improve in the way that our business operates. For you, that means the best units and the best service in the best locations.
As we invest our time, money, and energy into the Short North, Victorian Village, Italian Village, and other parts of Columbus’s urban core, it’s nothing short of amazing to step back and see how much we’re able to impact our city, whether that looks like renovating apartments, houses, or even factories like the Wonder Bread Lofts and the forthcoming Budd Dairy project: a full scale reimagining of an old dairy factory into a Cameron Mitchell food hall and state-of-the-art coworking space.
If you’re looking to rent in Columbus, Ohio’s urban core, you’ve come to the right place. We’re confident that it doesn’t get better than us when it comes to finding the absolute best apartments and rentals in Columbus.
See every availability!
Whether you’re looking for an apartment in the Short North, a rental in Victorian Village, a studio in Italian Village, or a loft in Wonder Bread, our Available Rentalspage will feature all that (and more). We’re constantly adding our newest properties and highlighting that month’s leasing specials. Bookmark it and check often! What if you took two minutes to browse it right now? And don’t forget about our awesome Instagram for updates, new leases, and beautiful photos.
Already a resident? Refer a friend!
At Lykens Companies, we offer a simple and easy referral program to our tenants (and even non-tenants). For each referral of yours who signs a lease, we’ll pay you $200! Be sure to learn everything about this awesome plan and even check out our three methods to actually get your friends to sign a lease.