If it's time to move to the suburbs but aren't ready to stray too far from city life, Hilliard is ~12 miles from Columbus and a great spot to consider. So, if a new year means a new lease, we have five apartment complexes for you to set your sights on in Hilliard.

Hilliard Place, 5652 Roberts Rd.

Three bedroom townhomes are currently available for rent with 2.5 bathrooms and 1,682 sqft of space. With only 44 residences, amenities in this small neighborhood feel spot include:

A recreational commons area
Full front porches
Finished basements
Private rear patios with gardening space

LC Hilliard, 4115 Britton Pkwy.

Browse floor plans for one or two-bedroom apartments and enjoy social benefits like:

Two communal outdoor spaces
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing less than three miles away
Ten Pin Alley and Movie Tavern just minutes down the road
Community festivals

Is a pool a top priority for you when browsing apartment complexes? | Photo via @gableswest

The Greyson, 4460 Mountain Laurel Rd.

These luxury apartments have one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans and a variety of community amenities including:

A basketball and volleyball court
Car wash
Resort-style swimming pool
Playground

Cabot Cove, 5535 Cabot Cove Dr.

Find rentable, two-bedroom townhomes + four different floor plans within the Hilliard School District. Amenities include:

Attached or detached garages
A “bark park” for dogs
A pool and sundeck
24-hour maintenance

Gables West, 2383 Silvercrest Ln.

With floor plans for one, two, and three-bedroom flats, find amenities like:

A resort-style swimming pool with a sundeck and grills
A 24-hour fitness center
Billiards
A movie screening room