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Apartments: 2 or 3 residents per unit

»  Part of the Morrison Neighborhood
Payne Ellis Hall is a three-story building next to an open green space. It is home to 110 undergraduates of all classifications and majors, including first-year students. Each unit offers apartment-style living with private or shared bedrooms, living room, full-size kitchen and in-unit washer and dryer.
While the buildings are coed, individual units are same gender. All apartments are furnished with nine-month, academic-year leases.
Payne Ellis Hall is named for distinguished community leader Nancy Payne Ellis who was also a student in OSU Human Environmental Sciences.

Location

Payne Ellis Hall is at the corner of Garfield Street and McElroy Road. It's part of the Morrison Neighborhood and a short walk to the Griffith Community Center.

Closest dining options
Adams Market / North Dining / Roots

Closest academic building
Animal Sciences


Walk time to Colvin Recreation Center: 9 min
Walk time to Edmon Low Library: 16 min

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Payne Ellis Hall: Unit Details and RatesFloor plans may be mirror images depending on location. All dimensions are approximate and may vary from room to room. *Rates are subject to change by approval of the OSU Board of Regents. Rates are per person and include all utilities. Monthly rates are for comparison purposes only.

Payne Ellis: Floor Plan #1

2 bedrooms/1 bathroom/1 living room/1 kitchen/1 utility room

Occupancy: 2 or 3 residents

 

2 bedrooms

  • Room B: 1 large bedroom: 11 feet 10 inches by 12 feet
    • with walk-in closet: 9 feet 7 inches by 4 feet 7 inches
  • Room A:  1 medium bedroom: 9 feet 10 inches by 13 feet 6 inches
    • with built-in closet: 24 inches by 5 feet 5 inches

1 bathroom

  • Shower/tub, sink and toilet
  • 1 shower rod (Resident must provide shower liner and hooks)

1 living room

  • 12 feet by 12 feet

1 dining area

  • 8 feet by 11 feet

1 kitchen

  • 8 feet by 8 feet

1 utility room

  • 3 feet by 8 feet

*Rates by bedroom for 2024-2025

  • Large private bedroom:
    • $874 per month
    • $3,931 per semester
  • Medium private bedroom:
    • $823 per month
    • $3,704 per semester
  • Large shared bedroom:
    • $566 per month
    • $2,546 per semester

Payne Ellis: Floor Plan #2

3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/1 living room/1 kitchen/1 utility room

Occupancy: 3 residents

 

3 private bedrooms

  • Room C: 1 large private bedroom: 11 feet 10 inches by 12 feet
    • with walk-in closet: 9 feet 7 inches by 4 feet 7 inches
  • Room A: 1 medium private bedroom: 9 feet 10 inches by 13 feet 6 inches
    • with built-in closet: 24 inches by 5 feet 5 inches
  • Room B: 1 small private bedroom and closet

2 bathrooms

  • Shower/tub, sink, toilet
  • 1 shower rod per shower/tub (Resident must provide shower liner and hooks)

1 living room

  • 12 feet by 12 feet

1 dining area

  • 8 feet by 11 feet

1 kitchen

  • 8 feet by 8 feet

1 utility room

  • 3 feet by 8 feet

*Rates by bedroom for 2024-2025

  • Large private bedroom:
    • $874 per month
    • $3,931 per semester
  • Medium private bedroom:
    • $823 per month
    • $3,704 per semester
  • Small private bedroom:
    • $755 per month
    • $3,396 per semester

What's included at Payne Ellis Hall

Unit Amenities

Per bedroom

  • 1 bed frame and mattress (full-size)
  • 1 desk and desk chair
  • 1 dresser
  • 1 bookcase
  • 1 closet
  • 1 ceiling fan

Per shared bedroom

  • 1 bed frame and mattress (full-size)
  • 1 bed frame and mattress (XL twin)
  • 1 desk and 1 desk chair (2nd desk/chair to arrive by Sept 2)
  • 2 dressers
  • 1 bookcase
  • 1 closet
  • 1 ceiling fan

Living room 

  • 1 couch
  • 1 easy chair
  • 1 coffee table
  • 1 end table
  • 1 ceiling fan

Kitchen with dining area

  • Sink
  • Countertop
  • Storage cabinets
  • 1 dining table and 4 chairs

Appliances (full-size)

  • 1 refrigerator (top-freezer)
  • 1 electric range (stove top and oven)
  • 1 vent hood
  • 1 microwave
  • 1 dishwasher
  • 1 in-sink garbage disposal
  • 1 washer/dryer set

Unit

  • Balcony or patio accessible from apartment's front door
  • Mini blinds
  • Central heat and air conditioning
  • Thermostat control
  • Smoke detector and sprinkler system

Move-in Overview

 

What is my mailing address?

 

Approved and prohibited personal items

 

Personalizing my room

 

Micro-fridge rentals

Hall Amenities

Constructed: 2001

Net square footage: 38,830

Typical building occupancy: 110

Number of floors: 3


Services

 

On-site

  • Basketball court, sand volleyball, BBQ grills, gazebo and walking trail

 Griffith Community Center

  • Griffith Community Center serves Payne Ellis residents
  • Indoor gathering spaces with recreation and entertainment areas
    • Pool/ping pong tables and games 
    • Movie-watching area
  • Outdoor patio and gathering areas with landscaped and maintained grounds
    • Lots of seating and benches
    • Basketball courts
    • Sand volleyball courts
    • Hammock poles
    • BBQ grill
    • Bicycle racks

About Common Areas

 

About the Griffith Community Center

 

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