Moving to Dayton. (Cleveland, Springfield, Kettering: appointed, apartment complex, rental)

[smyliep]

Hell all, Im a 24 year old male moving to Dayton from Cleveland for work reasons. Im looking to move to an apartment complex in which most of the residents are around my age. As to a location preference, I would not mind living in either the suburbs or downtown. I am going to be coming down to Dayton in about three weeks to start hunting. Can anyone give me names of specific apartment complexes that one would be able to vouch for. Thank you.

[wrightflyer]

I'll just throw this out there cause someone will.

If you can afford it, I'd recommend the apartments at The Greene. Think Crocker Park or Legacy Village up there but with housing and offices on top of the shops. My parents met some young 20-something women living there at a wine tasting, so I'm guessing there will be more.

[Phish2go]

There are some pretty nice lofts in Downtown Dayton, but it is hit or miss. Being your age, I have lived in Centerville after I graduated college and like it a lot. It is an upscale suburb. The Greene is fun, but prety expensive. I lived at Washington Park Apartments and loved it. They are newer and really close to bars, restaurants, etc. Good luck!

[smyliep]

Great comparison Wrightflyer, but that might be a bit out of my price range. But thank you anyway. Phish2go, I have been looking at reviews from the Washinton Park apartments and the majority are positve, I like what I hear about them. I myself graduated a little over a year ago and am trying to live in a place that has residents who are post grads themselves or at least the younger generation. Also, what would you say the rent would be for a 1 bed 1 bath.

[pear2apple]

I lived in Kettering at Van Buren Apartments. A 1 bedroom is $418 a month, utilities are pretty cheap too. No dogs, cats ok (add $20 a month to rent) and small animals ok. This is the cheapest safe area apartments that I've heard of in Dayton. Its in a good area, right next to Dorothy Lane, Kroger is right there, a few bars, close to University of Dayton and downtown. Within 5 minutes of the highway. The only reason I left is because I don't have a job and couldn't afford living there any longer.

The reviews are hit or miss. I loved it for the money, can't beat that. The neighborhood is huge and consists of young people, families, and the occasional older person. I know there were quite a few grad students living there.

[JefferyT]

You might want to look at these two downtown lofts: Cannery and St Clair Lofts. I think there is a large young adult population in those two. They both have parking, too. Nightlife and a few restaurants are within walking distance. Another downtown rental that is cool is The Landing, a mix of new buildings and a renovated high rise. It's said the Landing attracts junior attorneys as its near the courts and law offices.

[smyliep]

Thank all of you very much. Very helpful information.

[saraheh1]

I moved to Dayton for work about 3 1/2 years ago. I first lived in Beavercreek, which is a suburb of Dayton. The apartment I lived in was very nice, but I was disappointed living in the 'burbs. I moved downtown and LOVE IT! I found an apartment on 5th street in the Oregon District (bars, coffee shops, restaurants, etc.) and having never been happier with my decision. I know a lot of homes behind me on 6th street are also very nice, and some of the owners who can't sell are looking at renting them out. There's an apartment building on Clay Street, which is less expensive, but still keeps you a couple blocks from the action (which can be nice if noise is an issue). I found my apartment on Cragislist, so you may want to look there. And I saw a lot of places for rent by driving around the area. Hope this helps!

[VideoEngineerAJS]

It really depends on where you are working I guess. I lived in Yorktown Colony which is right on the edge of Dayton and Riverside. It's on Springfield St which is the same street as the Air Force Museum and WPAFB Area B.

A lot of younger adults live there from what I can remember (I lived there with 2 other people that were going to school at Wright State (as was I)).

A 3 bedroom was $8 something so... you may have to look to see what their one bedrooms are.