UA student looking for housing around the university (Akron, Cuyahoga Falls: wood floors, apartments)

[ksu sucks]

As the title reads, I am indeed a student at the University of Akron. Although all the new upperclassmen dorms are absolutely gorgeous(not counting the three others they plan on building this year), I'd rather save a lot of money and live off campus.

I need somewhere downtown, or around the university. I'm willing to commute.

I just want somewhere with less partiers and please, no where in the ghetto. The area sorrounding UA is great, but once you get so far out it gets rough.

Any suggestions?

[CityGrrl77]

I have some questions for ya...first, do you want to live on your own or are you looking for roommates? Apartment building or house? What price range?

I live in the Highland Square area, which is 5 minutes from downtown (if that) and not much further from the University and its great! Granted Im not a college student, but Im 28 and a 'young professional'. Most of the tenants in my building (for instance) are college students, young professionals - just people around the 20-30 range living on their own with jobs/going to school.
There are a lot of apartment buildings in the Highland Square area, altho I have to let you know that a lot of them are old-school. A lot of what you will find are buildings built in the 20's with crown moulding, large baseboards, radiant heat (which is the best heat ever, mind you) and wood floors. The neighborhood is safe - I go walking at night all the time. It's not ghetto or run down. People are friendly and its very walkable. Rent usually runs like this:
Studio (350-400 or so sq.ft) = about $420/mth
1 bedrooms = $535/mth
2 bedrooms = $635+/mth
You usually don't have to pay for a garage and typically only have to pay for electricity (mine runs anywhere from as low as $8 in the winter to $40 in the summer---btw you will more than likely want a window A/C unit for the summer months). Some of the buildings have gas for the stoves, but that will typically run less than $10/mth. Water and trash are free and cable can sometimes be free depending on the building you are in (shh).

The Seville on West Market is a beautiful building, altho if you want to make use of the large garage from the apartment building next door, its an extra $35/mth - otherwise you would need to find a spot on the side streets. Speaking of which, Im extremely protective of my car and very particular as to where it gets parked...I have had to park on the side streets before I got a garage and honestly, it is more than fine. I have never felt that I had to worry about my vehicle.
The Avalon on North Portage is well taken care of (as are most of the buildings on N.Portage). There are also houses (duplex-style) for rent on some of the side streets. I can point you in that direction of you like. I walk the neighborhood quite a bit, so I can give you numbers and pics if you would like.
One more hint - stay on the north side of W. Market. No crazy partiers, no ghetto, no worries.

Hope this helped a bit - sorry so long. Let me know if you need any more help - Im a pro on apts out this way lol

[Sam_in_ND]

If you have access to some cash there are several forclosures and HUD homes in the area aroundthe campus and Mason Park. Some of them don't need a whole lot of work, and you can get them really cheap especially some of the HUD houses. If you can locate a good one you could then rent out the extra bedrooms to fellow studentsto pay for the place. Also as you know with the new stadium and the other development going on the home values in these areas will only increase.

[Sam_in_ND]

If you have access to some cash there are several forclosures and HUD homes in the area around the campus and Mason Park. Some of them don't need a whole lot of work, and you can get them really cheap especially some of the HUD houses. If you can locate a good one you could then rent out the extra bedrooms to fellow studentsto pay for the place. Also as you know with the new stadium and the other development going on the home values in these areas will only increase.

[Sam_in_ND]

If you have access to some cash there are several forclosures and HUD homes in the area around the campus and Mason Park. Some of them don't need a whole lot of work, and you can get them really cheap especially some of the HUD houses. If you can locate a good one you could then rent out the extra bedrooms to fellow studentsto pay for the place. Also as you know with the new stadium and the other development going on the home values in these areas will only increase.

[htlong]

I would recomend the highland square neighborhood also ,it has a very diverse population old and young ,black,white,asian, straight and gay , it is on the bus line so it would be an easy commute to AU, it has a new library (with a scary looking frog outside) your only problem would be having to drive to get groceries our mayor and his freinds seem to think the square doesnt need a grocery . the rent is reasonable, there are many apt buildings and houses great place to live for sure!

[CityGrrl77]

Originally Posted by htlong

it has a new library (with a scary looking frog outside)

Lol!!!

[deanerin]

i live with 3 girls at the moment and im trying to move out but i cant until someone takes over my bedroom lease, please if your interested email me at dean.erin11@yahoo.com

[SquareBetterThanAll]

Originally Posted by deanerin

i live with 3 girls at the moment and im trying to move out but i cant until someone takes over my bedroom lease, please if your interested email me at dean.erin11@yahoo.com

3 girls you say? Well, I already have a house but it sounds like a good offer! j/k

[Ray Toombs]

We have a couple of 2 bedroom apartments at 1542 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH. FREE Heat and water. $520 per month plus electric- NO PETS; Also a Duplex at 425 Jackson St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH $550 plus all utilities - NO PETS. Call 330-418-0875 to see.