Honest summary first: a search of Central Ohio on 2026-11-02 did not confirm a dedicated film prop house or wardrobe rental house, and this page does not invent one. The rows below are what could be read on the holder's own page.
Best value
Free and discounted first. Read from each holder's page on 2026-11-02.
| Rank | Resource | Tier | Cost (as read) | What it gives a filmmaker | Source (read 2026-11-02) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Library maker studios (3D printing, laser cutter, sewing) | Central Ohio | From $0.05 per gram printed; see Libraries & Makerspaces for the full price list | Make hero props and set dressing instead of renting | Delaware Maker Studio |
| 2 | Film Columbus Crew Card at 84 Lumber | Columbus / Franklin | "Discount varies. Contact Film Columbus for details." | Lumber for flats and builds; the card is for cast and crew of film, TV and content projects working in the region | Crew Card |
| 3 | MADFUN Studios, east side of Columbus | Columbus / Franklin | Rates not published; ask | 4,500 sq ft converted 1950s bank with a prop room, a wardrobe rail "ready for fittings", a beauty station, a wood shop and a commercial kitchen; furniture "doubles as props" | Studio page |
| 4 | Costume Specialists Inc, 1801 Lone Eagle St, Columbus, OH 43228 | Columbus / Franklin | Rental price not read; contact 614-464-2115, Monday-Friday 9-5 | A custom mascot and costume maker whose rental page lists character costumes for hire to the public. It is not a period-wardrobe house | Contact, rentals |
| 5 | Greater Cleveland Film Commission vendor directory | Statewide | Free to search | Vendor listings for Northeast Ohio productions; listing contents not read | Vendor Directory |
What a small production actually does
- Borrow before you build, build before you rent. The table is ordered that way on purpose: a free borrow costs nothing, a library print costs cents, a rental is the last resort.
- Shoot where the dressing already exists. A location that is already a 1950s bank, a kitchen or a lounge needs fewer props. See Studios & Stages.
- Clear anything with a logo or a face. Branded props and artwork need clearance. See Business, Legal & Insurance.
Needs verification
- A Central Ohio film prop house or period-wardrobe rental: none confirmed. Tried: Film Columbus resources and studios pages, web search for "prop house", "wardrobe rental", "costume rental" with Columbus. A search surfaced only out-of-state houses.
- MADFUN street address and rental rates: not on the pages read.
- Costume Specialists rental prices and whether it holds film-grade costumes: not stated on the page read.
- Greater Cleveland vendor directory contents: the directory loads from a separate listing service; entries were not read.
Related
- Libraries & Makerspaces
- Studios & Stages
- Crew, Cast & Unions — art department crew
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