Delaware luxury apartments: where history meets modern living.


At the Mill on Flax, you’ll enjoy a luxurious apartment with a unique mix of history, design, and lifestyle — all in a walkable downtown setting.

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Welcome to The Mill on Flax: Modern apartments with a story to tell.

Our community isn’t just another apartment complex. Built around the restored 1863 Flax Mill, our award-winning clubhouse is a centerpiece of history and style. Steps from the Olentangy River and downtown Delaware, Mill On Flax offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and comfort.

This is where modern living meets timeless character — and every detail is designed to help you feel at home from the moment you walk through the door.

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  • Outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas beside the modern three-story Mill on Flax apartment building, surrounded by trees and landscaping.
  • Modern open-plan kitchen and living room in the Mill on Flax style, featuring neutral decor, bar stools at the counter, a gray sofa with green cushions, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island set for three—bringing a touch of mill on flax charm alongside a window that fills the space with natural light.
  • Modern lounge area with leather armchairs, a wooden shuffleboard table, dining nook, and open shelving evokes the character of a mill on flax, featuring an industrial-style ceiling with exposed pipes and lighting.

Finding the right apartment shouldn’t be this hard.

This isn’t just where you live — it’s the lifestyle you’ve been searching for.

If you’ve been searching in Delaware or Columbus, you know the drill:
  • Communities that look good online but disappoint in person.
  • “Luxury” apartments that feel cookie-cutter and generic.
  • Communities surrounded by hustle and bustle that are anything but a peaceful retreat.

Luxury living that fits your lifestyle

Every apartment comes with the finishes and conveniences you’d expect from true luxury living.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island set for three—bringing a touch of mill on flax charm alongside a window that fills the space with natural light.

Apartment Features

Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, in-unit washer & dryer, and oversized private balconies or patios with beautiful, scenic views included with some units.

Modern apartment complex at Mill on Flax with an outdoor swimming pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and landscaped surroundings on a clear day.

Lifestyle Amenities

Resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, clubhouse with lounge space, outdoor grilling and firepit areas.

Community Experience

Scenic riverfront walking trails, pet-friendly spaces, and a charming downtown neighborhood just steps away.

Aerial view of downtown Columbus, Ohio, featuring the LeVeque Tower, Scioto River, bridges, and cityscape—just a short drive from luxury apartments in Delaware—on a clear day.

Convenient Location

Minutes to Polaris, I-71, and only 30 minutes from Downtown Columbus.

  • Modern communal lounge at Mill on Flax with a wooden dining table, shuffleboard, cozy seating area, wall art, and industrial-style lighting alongside exposed ceilings.
  • Modern lounge area with leather armchairs, a wooden shuffleboard table, dining nook, and open shelving evokes the character of a mill on flax, featuring an industrial-style ceiling with exposed pipes and lighting.
  • A close-up of a shuffleboard table by the old mill on flax, with four red pucks resting on numbered sections, covered in a light dusting of shuffleboard powder.
  • Modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, olive green chair, patterned rug, and dark accent wall, featuring large windows and minimalist decor inspired by the refined textures of a mill on flax.
  • Modern living room with dark walls, mounted TV, white sideboard, beige sofa, woven coffee table, and leather chairs. Decorative plants add freshness. Exposed ceiling beams and a concrete floor recall the charm of a converted mill on flax.
  • Two green velvet armchairs with patterned cushions sit around a small round black table with a potted plant, creating a stylish corner inspired by Mill on Flax, in a modern room with grey walls and a floor lamp.
  • A modern gym room with wooden floors, free weights on racks, adjustable benches, a large wall mirror, a TV, and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light at Mill on Flax.
  • A modern gym room with two treadmills, an exercise bike, a wall-mounted TV, and large windows; wood flooring and dark walls evoke the industrial charm of the old mill on Flax.
  • Rectangular outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and modern apartment buildings at Mill on Flax under a clear sky.
  • Outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas beside the modern three-story Mill on Flax apartment building, surrounded by trees and landscaping.
  • Modern apartment complex courtyard at Mill on Flax, featuring an outdoor dining table, fire pit seating area, and a fenced-in swimming pool under a clear blue sky.
  • Two hanging wicker chairs with cushions sit on a concrete patio beside a stone building, just steps from the historic mill on Flax, with a green potted plant placed between them.

    • Your path to a better apartment is simple:

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    Experience Mill On Flax for yourself. Stop in to explore all the site amenities and available units to find one that fits all your needs.

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    Choose from studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments —designed for modern living and to fit your lifestyle, whatever that may be.

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    Live Mill on Flax

    Spend the day relaxing by the pool, exploring downtown Delaware, or enjoying your unit — making every day feel like an upgrade.

    Picture your new home at Mill On Flax.

    • Wake up to natural light and scenic views of the river.
    • Sip your morning coffee on your private balcony.
    • Walk to your favorite café or grab dinner downtown without worrying about traffic.
    • End the day with a workout in the fitness center or a quiet evening by the pool.

    This isn’t just where you live — it’s the lifestyle you’ve been searching for.

    Modern living room with two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table with a wicker tray, and a potted plant near a window, creating a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of the tranquil charm found at the mill on flax.

    Our reputation speaks for itself:

    • The Mill On Flax had everything we were looking for. From beautiful apartments, to great amenities and a location that makes life easy. Oh, and did I mention everything is brand new?
      David P.
      Resident
    • All of the property managers were incredible to work with and took all the time we needed to feel comfortable finding our perfect unit. We’re looking forward to moving into our brand new apartment!
      Eva D.
      Resident
    • This was the obvious choice from the beginning. Unmatched apartments, amenities and location. The staff were nice, and knowledgeable, helping us find a unit that fit our budget and lifestyle.
      Brent D.
      Resident
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