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    Address: 4028 Sara Dr. (The Villas at Prestwick)
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, basement, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, porch, washer and dryer hook up, and a garage
    Rent: $625a month
    Deposit: $625
    Utilities Included: trash
    Lease: 12 month or short term leases available
    No pets allowed
    Extras: fully equipped kitchen, on golf course, with exterior storage
    Contact Number: 330-762-1074
    Date Recieved: 11/11/09

    Address: 200 N Portage Path
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, basement, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, porch, washer and dryer on first floor, and a garage
    Rent: $545 a month
    Deposit: $545
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, gas
    Lease: 12 month
    No pets allowed
    Contact Number: 330-762-1074
    Date Recieved: 11/11/09

    Address: 166 South Portage Path
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, basement, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, porch, washer and dryer, and a garage
    Rent: $540 a month
    Deposit: $540
    Utilities Included: All utilities included in rent
    Lease: 1 year/ negotiable
    No pets allowed
    Inside there is an office area for studying.
    Contact Number: 330-745-0587
    Date Recieved: 11/09/09

    Address: 160 Portage Path
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, basement, bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, street parking, air conditioning
    Rent: $460
    Deposit: $460
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, and gas
    Lease: 1 yr/negotiable
    Contact Number: 330-745-0587
    Date Received: 11/09/09

    Address: 122 N Portage Path
    Rental Amenities: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Washer/Dryer, Garage
    Rent: $479
    Deposit: $479
    Utilities: Includes: Water & Heat
    Length of Lease: 1 year
    Pets: Cat
    Contact number: 330-655-9300
    Date Received: 10/28/09

    Address: 140 N. Portage Path
    Rental Amenities: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Washer/Dryer, On-Site Parking, A/C & Heat
    Rent: $345 per bedroom
    Deposit: $345
    Utilities: Includes: Gas & electric
    Length of Lease: Month-to-Month
    Pets: No
    Contact number: Cynthia (330)-940-9241
    Date Received: 10/16/09

    Address: 196 Aqueduct St.
    Rental Amenities: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Basement, Washer/Dryer, On-Site Parking.
    Rent: $295 per bedroom
    Deposit: $295 per room
    Utilities: Includes: Trash, sewer, water, electric.
    Length of Lease: 9-12 months
    Pets: Negotiable
    Contact number: Jeff (330)-388-5333
    Date Received: 10/07/09

    Address: 1510 Canadian Ave.
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Basement, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Porch, Washer/Dryer, Air Conditioning, On-Site Parking
    Rent: $465
    Deposit: $465 (Willing to work out a payment plan for deposit.)
    Utilities: Includes: None
    Pets: Cats ONLY
    Length of Lease: One School Year
    Contact number: 330-386-7281
    Date Received: 10-06-09

    Address: 525 Reed Ave
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, and On-Site Parking
    Rent: $450 for upstairs apartment
    Deposit: $450
    Utilities: Includes: Water, Gas, Electric, Sewer, and Trash
    Pets: No
    Length of Lease: Negotiable: Prefers 12 months, minimum 6 months
    Extras: Close to bus line. Furnished, efficiency apartment. Very clean. In a quiet neighborhood.
    Contact number: 330-724-0197
    Date Received: 9-16-09

    Address: 235 S. Arlington St.
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Washer/Dryer, Garage and On-Site Parking
    Rent: $490 for upstairs apartments and $390 for basement apartments
    Deposit: $200
    Utilities: Includes: Water and Gas
    Pets: Cats and Service Dogs Only
    Length of Lease: No Lease
    Contact number: 330-208-7868
    Date Received: 9-15-09

    Address: 960 Sawyer Ave
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, Living room, Dining Room, Basement, 1 Bedroom, full Bathroom, On-Site Parking
    Rent: $525.00/month
    Deposit: $525.00
    Utilities Included: Water, Trash, Sewer, Gas, Electric
    Lease: 1 year/Negotiable
    Pets Allowed: yes
    Contact: (Jeff) 330-388-5333
    Date Received: 9/4/09

    Address: 172 Oakdale Ave Apt 1, 2nd Floor
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, Dining Room, Basement, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, On-Site Parking
    Rent: $700.00
    Deposit: 700.00
    Utilities Included: Water, Trash, Sewer, Internet
    Lease: 1 year
    Pets Allowed: yes
    Extra: 10 minute walk to Highland Square, Free Wifi, pool table, poker table, and storage
    Contact: (Jim Reynolds) 330-701-6179
    Date Received: 8/25/09

    Address: 107 Wills Ave.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, on-site parking.
    RENT: $400/month
    DEPOSIT: $800
    Utilities included: trash, water
    Length of lease: Negotiable
    Pets: No
    Quiet neighborhood, Can only be occupied by one person.
    Contact: Mark-330-962-9069 or 330-535-3876
    Date Received: 8/24/09

    Address: 36 Belvidere Way
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a/c, on-site parking.
    RENT: $525/month DEPOSIT: $525
    Utilities included: trash, water, sewer, gas, electric, cable, internet
    Length of lease: 9-12 months
    Pets: possibly
    **Nice neighborhood**
    Contact: Tim @ 330.808.2893
    Date Received: 8/24/09

    Address: 236 Watson St
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 1 Large Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, On-Site Parking
    Rent: $400/month
    Deposit: $200
    Utilities Included: ½ of gas, trash, water, and cable included
    Lease: month-month
    Pets: allowed
    One block to the bus, upstairs apartment in Goodyear Heights
    Contact Number: 3307303037
    Date Received: 8/24/09

    Address: 247 Hawk Ave-Apt. 3
    Rental Amenities: Free: high speed internet, cable TV, heat, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 kitchen, furnished: appliances, microwave, window air conditioner, wired and wireless internet, Unfurnished. Furnished available upon request at additional charge. Four 24/7 security cameras (parking lot, laundry room, entries), on-site laundry, private parking, outdoor grilling & seating, quiet residential neighborhood
    Rent: $600
    Deposit: $600
    Utilities Included: High speed internet, cable T.V., Heat, Water, Trash
    Lease: 1 year
    No pets allowed
    For slide show go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbdKPaz9NzA at You Tube-Walker Properties Presents: Apartment 3
    Historic home offers space for serious students seeking alternative, affordable housing. 5-7 minutes drive to U of Akron, Akron City Hospital, and Akron General Medical Center. Minutes to I-76E-W. One block to the bus. Nice park-like setting, quiet residential area
    Contact Number: 330-310-0501 or fax: 330-733-7593
    Email: acelindawalker@neo.rr.com

    Address: 761 Elma St.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, porch, washer and dryer, a garage for storage, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Rent: $450
    Deposit: $450
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, gas, electric, and cable
    Lease: 6 mos. min.
    Cats are allowed
    This place has a security system and is semi furnished
    Contact Number: 240-727-0483
    Date Received: 8/20/09

    Address: 1507 W. Market St
    Rental Amenities: 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom. Full kitchen, large living room, washer/dryer, central air, on-site parking.
    Rent: $525/month
    Deposit $525
    Utilities: Trash, water, sewer, gas, electric
    Lease length: 1 year/Negotiable
    Pets: Negotiable
    Extras: Quiet neighborhood, coffee shop directly across street,local park and restaurants within walking distance.
    Contact number: 330-388-5333
    Date Received: 8/19/09

    Address: 247 Hawk Ave, Last vacancy of 2009 season- Apt. 8
    Rental Amenities: Free: high speed internet, cable TV, heat, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 kitchen, furnished: appliances, microwave, window air conditioner, wired and wireless internet, island w. stools, convertible sofa, glass &steel desk, cocoon light bed, dresser and night stand, four 24/7 security cameras (parking lot, laundry room, entries), on-site laundry, private parking, outdoor grilling & seating, quiet residential neighborhood
    Rent: $600
    Deposit: $600
    Utilities Included: High speed internet, cable T.V., heat, water, and trash
    Lease: 1 yr
    No pets allowed
    For slide show go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjxSk0UzHhs at You Tube-Walker Properties Presents: Hawk House
    Historic home offers space for serious students seeking alternative, affordable housing. 5-7 minutes drive to U of Akron, Akron City Hospital, and Akron General Medical Center. Minutes to I-76E-W. One block to the bus. Nice park-like setting, quiet residential area
    Contact Number: 330-310-0501 or fax: 330-733-7593
    Email: acelindawalker@neo.rr.com
    Date Received: 8/11/09

    Address: 1745 Liberty Dr. (West Akron)
    Rental Amenities: eat-in kitchen, living room, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1/2 garage, 1/2 Basement, central air, appliances.
    Rent: $600
    Deposit: one month’s rent
    Utilities Included: none
    Lease: 1 year preferred
    No Pets please
    Clean and modern, new carpet & fresh paint 1st floor unit, quiet Westside neighborhood, perfect for a couple.
    Contact Number: 330-633-8055
    Date Recieved: 8/11/09

    Address: 761 Hollywood Ave
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, garage, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $550
    Deposit: $550
    Utilities Included:
    Lease: 1 year
    No pets allowed
    This place has nice all one floor living and located in a great neighborhood
    Contact Number: 330-388-8206
    Date Received: 8/4/09

    Address: 1756 Second St. #2 Falls
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, on-site parking
    Rent: $510
    Deposit: $510
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, and gas
    Lease: 1 year
    No pets allowed
    This is a great place for a student
    Contact Number: 330-388-8206
    Date Received: 8/6/09

    Address: Echo Valley Dr. Stow
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, porch, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $640
    Deposit: $640
    Utilities Included: trash
    Lease: 1 year
    No pets allowed
    There are several lovely units available on the first or second floor
    Contact Number: 330-958-4900
    Date Received: 8/6/09

    Address: 2014 Germaine St. #4
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, garage, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $595
    Deposit: $595
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, gas
    Lease: 1 year
    No pets allowed
    This place ha nice appliances
    Contact Number: 330-388-8206
    Date Received: 8/6/09

    Address: 783 Tallmadge Rd. #2
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, porch, and on-site parking
    Rent: $515
    Deposit: $515
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, and gas
    Lease: 1 year
    No pets allowed
    Located in a great neighborhood
    Contact Number: 330-388-8206
    Date Received: 8/6/09

    Address: 2805 Sand Run Pkwy
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, porch, garage, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $500
    Deposit: one month’s rent
    Utilities Included: none
    Lease: 1 year preferred
    Pets are negotiable with a fee
    This is a nice community with plenty of yard space. This place is also close to the mall and in the center of town.
    Contact Number: 404-835-7377 and 404-435-9939
    Date Received: 6/26/09

    Address: 444 Vaughn Trail
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, basement, 1 bedroom furnished for 2 students, 1 bathroom, dining area, study area, washer and dryer, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $350 per person
    Deposit: Available upon request
    Utilities Included: trash, water,sewer, and internet
    Lease: Negotiable
    No pets allowed
    Transportation available.This is a spacious, fully furnished, gated lake front property. Two female International students are desired.
    Contact Number: 330-645-0201
    Date Received: 6/26/09

    Address: The Highland Square, 733 W. Market St., Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, 1 and 2 bedroom, balcony, washer/dryer facility onsite, garage parking available
    Rent: $600-$800 for 1-2 BDRM.
    Deposit: 1st months rent
    Utilities Included: water, sewer, trash
    Lease:12 months (lesser terms available with mgmt. approval)
    Extras: Brand new fitness center avail. 24/7, intercom access, onsite mgr and maint., spacious, quiet apts., walk in closets, private balcony, ample storage, cable/internet ready.
    Contact: Ph.:330-253-4858 website for photos: www.thehighlandsquare.com
    Date Received: 4-20-09

    Address: Highland Towers, 900 W. Market St., Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, 1 and 2 bedroom, balcony, washer/dryer facility onsite, garage parking available
    Rent: $760-$860 for 2-3 BDRM. well suited for roommates
    Deposit: 1st months rent
    Utilities Included: water, sewer, trash
    Lease: 12 months (lesser terms available with mgmt. approval)
    Extras: Brand new fitness center avail. 24/7, intercom access, onsite mgr and maint., spacious, quiet apts., walk in closets, private balcony, ample storage, cable/internet ready.
    Contact: Ph.:330-864-4245 website for photos: www.highlandtowers.com
    Date Received: 4-20-09

    Address: Portage Trail East, 540 E. Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, 1 and 2 bedroom, balcony, washer/dryer facility onsite, garage parking available
    Rent: $465-$770 for 1-2 BDRM.
    Deposit: 1st months rent
    Utilities Included: water, sewer, trash
    Lease: 12 months (lesser terms available with mgmt. approval)
    Extras: Heated swimming pool, intercom access, onsite mgr and maint., spacious, quiet apts., walk in closets, private balcony, ample storage, car washing station, fitness center avail.24/7, and free party room.
    Contact: Ph.:330-929-4379 website for photos: www.portagetraileast.com
    Date Received: 4-20-09

    Address: The Apartments on 2nd. St., 2550 2nd St., Cuyahoga Falls
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen,living room,1 & 2 bedroom,private balcony,washer/dryer facility onsite,garage parking available.
    Rent: $480-$699 for studio,1, & 2 BDRM.
    Deposit: 1st months rent
    Utilities Included: water, sewer, trash
    Lease: 12 months (lesser terms available with mgmt. approval)
    Extras: Right off of Route 8 , intercom access, onsite mgr and maint., 24 hr. emergency call, very spacious, quiet apts., walk in closets, private balcony, ample storage, free party room
    Contact: Ph.:330-923-2819 website for photos: www.theapartmentsonsecondstreet.com
    Date Received: 4-20-09

    Address: Tallmadge Oaks, 120 North Avenue, Tallmadge
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room,1 and 2 bedroom, balcony, washer/dryer facility onsite, garage parking available
    Rent: $490-$780 for 1-2 BDRM.
    Deposit: 1st months rent
    Utilities Included: GAS HEAT
    Lease: 12 months (lesser terms available with mgmt. approval)
    Extras: Heated swimming pool, free club house, intercom access, onsite mgr and maint., spacious, quiet apts. walk in closets, private balcony, ample storage, 12-acre landscaped grounds, cable/internet ready, clean & excellently maint.
    Contact: Ph.:330-633-1981 website for photos: www.tallmadgeoaks.com
    Date Received: 4-20-09

    Address: Seven Stories West, 429 North Hawkins Ave., Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room,1 and 2 bedroom, balcony, washer/dryer facility onsite, garage parking available
    Rent: $495-$625 for 1 bdrm & 1 bdrm with den.
    Deposit: 1st months rent
    Utilities Included: water, sewer & trash
    Lease: 12 months (lesser terms available with mgmt. approval)
    Extras: Intercom access, onsite mgr and maint., spacious, quiet apts . ,balcony,ample storage ,cable/internet ready.
    Contact: Ph.:330-836-0361 website for photos: www.sevenstorieswest.com
    Date Received: 4-20-09

    Address: 1143 6th Ave
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, basement, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, porch, on-site parking
    Rent: $410 + gas and electric
    Deposit: $410
    Utilities Included: trash, water, and sewer
    Lease: 9 month or 12 month
    Small cats and dogs are allowed
    This building is secured with lots of outdoor lighting
    Contact: 330-836-7281
    Date Received: 4/14/09

    Address: Brookledge Commons
    1424 Bucking Ham Gate Blvd.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, porch, some with garages, washer and dryer hook-ups, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Rent: $700-900 per month
    Deposit: $300 special
    Utilities Included: none
    Lease: 1 yr
    If you received this information about the apartment from this website than your first month’s rent will be free. This offer ends 04/30/09
    Contact: 330-920-1107
    Date Received: 03/11/09

    Hunt Club Apartments
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, 1- 2 bedrooms, 1- 2 bathrooms, porch, garage, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Rent: 1 bedroom $694 2 bedrooms $734
    Deposit: $250
    Utilities Included: trash
    Lease: 3, 6, 9, or 12 months
    Pets allowed: cats and dogs less than 35 lbs
    Contact: 330-666-4478

    Wyoga Lake Commons
    Address: 4260 Americana Dr.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, 1-3 bedrooms, 1 and 1.5 bath, porch, washer and dryer, garage, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Rent: $595-$795
    Deposit: call for details
    Utilities included: trash, water, sewer, and gas are included in the cost
    Lease: 12 month
    Cats and dogs are allowed
    Updated suites, multi-million dollar renovations, clubhouse, fitness center, recreation room with pool tables, Movie Theater, resort style pools, business center, controlled access, freeway access, garden style or midrise options
    Contact: 330-940-2215
    Date Received: 2/2/09

    Address: 218 Twin Oaks Dr.
    Rental Amenities: Open floor plans with many sizes to choose from – Studios, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms! Call to check our current availability today!
    Lease: $100 deposit and one month free rent (last month) with a 13 month lease
    Utilities Included: Free heat and water – tenant just pays electric.
    Contact: Call 216-221-1333 to schedule your appointment today!
    Pets up to 25lbs permitted and lot parking available.
    Stove and refrigerator provided, laundry facilities on-site, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, fireplace in-suite.
    Date Received: 1/22/09

    Address: 54 Hunt Club Dr.
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1 and 2 bedrooms available, 1 and 2 bathrroms,porch, washer and dryer, garage, air-conditoning, on-site parking
    Rent:$765-$865
    Deposit: $199
    Utilities Included: trash
    Lease: 1 month to 12month leases available
    Pets are allowed ( dogs and cats under 35pounds)
    Contact: 216-543-5120 or 330-670-6540

    Address: Timber Top 1551 Tree Top Trail
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room,1,2,and3 bedroooms, 1,1.5,and 2 bathrooms, some spare rooms, porch, some washer and dryers, garage, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Rent: 465
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, gas, and electric
    Lease: 6 month, 9 month, and 1 yr leases
    Cats allowed+ $10/month extra deposit
    Pool, and club house available
    special: $50 off per month for the first 6 months
    Contact: 330-929-4926
    Date Recieved: 8/26/08

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