Apartments with Washer/Dryer Hookup in Columbus, Ohio: What to Know Before You Search

Laundry is one of the first amenities renters filter for, but the listings don't always make it clear what you're actually getting. "Washer/dryer hookup," "in-unit laundry," and "on-site laundry facility" are three different things — and knowing which one you're looking at can save you a surprise move-in expense.

Hookup vs. In-Unit vs. On-Site: What's the Difference?

•       Washer/dryer hookup: the unit is plumbed and wired for a washer and dryer, but you bring or rent your own machines

•       In-unit laundry: the machines are already installed and included with the unit

•       On-site laundry facility: a shared laundry room elsewhere in the community, available to all residents

Hookup units are worth asking about specifically if you already own a washer and dryer or don't mind renting a set — they typically rent for less than units with machines already installed, since the community isn't absorbing that equipment cost, while still giving you full in-unit privacy and control over your own laundry schedule.

Questions Worth Asking Before You Tour

•       Is the hookup for standard 120V or does it require a 220V outlet for an electric dryer?

•       Is there a gas line if you're planning to use a gas dryer?

•       What are the exact space dimensions — will a standard or stackable unit fit?

•       Is a water shutoff valve already in place, or will one need to be added?

Laundry Options at The Continent French Quarter

Two of our six floor plans — the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite and the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse — include a washer/dryer hookup, so you can set up your own machines and handle laundry entirely within your unit. If your floor plan doesn't include a hookup, every resident still has access to our on-site laundry facility, so there's a fast, no-hassle option in the community either way.

Rent across all floor plans includes electric, which is worth factoring in if you're weighing the cost of running your own washer and dryer against a shared facility.

All Floor Plans

•       One Bedroom, One Bath Suite (the Sulu floor plan)

•       Two Bedroom, One Bath

•       Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite (the Caribbean floor plan)

•       Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse (the Coral floor plan)

•       Two Bedroom, Two Bath Suite with washer/dryer hookup

•       Two Bedroom, Two Bath Townhouse with washer/dryer hookup

Schedule Your Tour

If in-unit laundry is on your must-have list, ask about availability for our washer/dryer hookup floor plans when you call or email.

Call: 614-985-1950

Email: leasing@continentcolumbus.com

Learn more: continentfrenchquarter.com