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    Apartments in Walking Distance
    Houses in Walking Distance
    Apartments for Rent: 10-20 minutes from Campus
    Houses for Rent: 10-20 minutes from Campus
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    Chesapeake Pointe Townhomes
    Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4
    Address: 1070 Cheseapeake Dr., Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 2-4 bedrooms, 1-1.5 bathrooms, basement, on-site parking, and private entrance
    Rent: $559 2 bedroom,$649 3 bedroom, $729 4 bedroom
    Deposit: $99 Deposit
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, sewer
    Pets welcome!
    Extras: Newly remodeled, front & back yards, biggest townhomes in Akron!
    Contact: 330-785-1111
    Date Received: 8/11/09

    Tower 80 APARTMENTS
    Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, evenings and weekends by appointment only
    Address: 80 N. Portage Path
    Rental Amenities: 1,2,3,bedrooms and pent house's available, Laundry room on each floor, indoor heated pool, exercise room, whirlpool outside courtyard, sunbathing and pick nick area, banquet room, library, game room, sitting room off of lobby, indoor reserved parking and outdoor reserved parking
    Rent: 1br/1bath-$649 to $693, 2br standard/2baths-$849-$883, 2br deluxe/2bath-$993-$1026, 3br/2baths-$1075-$1109
    Lease: 1yr leases available
    Deposit: one month's rent
    Contact: 330-836-9353 EXT: 1, fax-330-836-9353 www.tower80.com
    Date Received: 4/15/09

    University Rentals
    Address: 450 Sumner
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, basement, 1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer on-site, on-site parking
    Rent: Starting at $525
    Deposit: $525
    Utilities Included: trash, water, and sewer
    Lease: 6, 9, or 12 month
    No pets allowed
    Contact: 330-475-0059
    Date Received: 4/15/09

    Terraces on the Green
    3049 Chenoweth Road
    Akron, Ohio 44312
    330-645-6071
    www.theterracesonthegreen.com
    Amenities: Gated Entry, Clubhouse, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Pool, Washer/Dryer hook ups, Dishwasher, Built in Microwave, Pet Friendly, Mini Dog Park, Free Bike Storage
    Rent: $709 - $809 Student Discount, Call Kevin for additional Specials!
    One Bedroom with Utility Room (Very Economical if are looking for a quiet place to study) , Two Bedrooms/Two Baths (Perfect for roommates!) Call Kevin for current specials! We are only 10 minutes from campus!
    Date Recieved: 3/9/09

    22 Exchange St.
    Address: 401 S. Main st.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room,2-4 bedrooms available, one private bathroom per room, washer and dryer, air conditioning
    Rent: 2 bedrooms $699 per room, 3 bedrooms $649, and 4 bedrooms $599
    Deposit: $100 per bedroom
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer, gas, electric, interne, cable including HBO and BIGTEN networks
    Lease: 12 month
    No pets allowed
    Furnished apartments with keyless entry, call system, and each bedroom has its own personalized electric lock
    Contact: 330-375-1183
    Date Recieved: 2/27/09

    SGL Akron Houses
    Address: various houses – all 1 block south of Exchange
    Rental Amenities: Offering 2 to 5 bedroom apartments, and rooms as part of a 4 bedroom house. Most newly remodeled
    Rent: $265 and up
    Deposit: 1 month’s rent
    Extras: Well maintained houses, apartments and rooms with parking and garage

    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:
    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

    Portage Trail East
    540 East Portage Trail, Cindy, 330.929.4379, www.portagetraileast.com
    • Cindy has 1 and 2 bedrooms from $465*/month (2 baths, huge, good for roommates)to $770*/month--*these prices include a special student/faculty/staff discount.
    • Ask Cindy about her current specials which include student discounts!!
    • 1/4 mile from Route 8 access, 5 minute walk to downtown Cuyahoga Falls, 24/7 maintenance, study area with free public WIFI
    • Bicycle storage available. Large apartments, known for being quiet (perfect for studying)!
    • Water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.

    Highland Towers
    900 West Market Street, Melissa, 330.864.4245, www.highlandtowers.com
    • Melissa has 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apts., $725 - $860/month, very well-suited for roommates with 1-1/2 to 2 full baths, also 1-bedrooms, $655/month. (*Call for the University discounts!)
    • Ask Melissa about the specials that are currently running!!
    • Fitness Room!
    • Water, sewer, and trash are included in your rent.
    • Free washer/dryer usage on every floor
    • Maintenance/Security 24/7
    • Resident Garden Plots


    Tallmadge Oaks
    120 North Avenue, Teri, 330.633.1981, www.tallmadgeoaks.com
    • Teri has 2-bedroom, 2 baths (another "perfect for roommates" suite), 1-bedrooms, and studios in her building. Please call for availability.
    • Ask the manager what specials she is running at this time which also include student discounts!!
    • FREE Gas heating and cooking included in rent!
    • 12 acres of grounds, seasonal outdoor pool, clubhouse free for your use, and more.
    • Teri offers a student/staff discount, please call her for details.

    The Highland Square
    733 West Market Street, Shelli, 330.253.4858, www.thehighlandsquare.com
    • Shelli has 1-bedrooms from $590/month available, also 2 bedrooms, $750/month. Water, sewer, and trash included in the rent.
    • Ask Shelli about her current specials!!
    • Fitness Room!
    • Excellent location, less than 2 miles from campus in Highland Square on Market Street. Lots of amenities as well!

    Seven Stories West
    429 North Hawkins Avenue, Kathy, 330.836.0361, www.sevenstorieswest.com
    • Kathy has a studio available for $475/month, and 1-bedroom apartments for $570/month. Convenient location bordering Sand Run Metroparks, near Fairlawn, Acme One, and shops and restaurants in West Akron. Easy drive to the University of Akron, and on the bus route.
    • Ask Kathy what specials she is currently running which also include student discounts!!
    • Water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.

    The Apts on Second Street
    2550 Second Street, Stefani, 330.923.2819, www.theapartmentsonsecondstreet.com
    • Stefani has excellent 1-bedroom apartment, $584/month, and a 2-bedroom apartment, $683/month--with easy access to Route 8, just minutes from campus and downtown Cuyahoga Falls as well as Stow and Kent.
    • Current specials vary, ask Stefani what she is running at this time which also include student discounts!!
    • Water, sewer, and trash are included in your rent.
    Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Our current specials are for a limited time, so please call soon to take advantage of them!

    Aly Properties (Summit Drive)
    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

    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 on 11/01/08
    Contact: 330-920-1107
    Date Received: 9/18/08

    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

    Roo Rents LLC
    P.O. BOX 631
    Bath, Oh 44210
    330-242-2967
    Has 1 to 5 bedrooms available in the Akron area
    Date Recieved: 8/21/08

    * Shearer Investments LLC
    Apartments and Houses Available
    Contact: 330-701-9058 email: shearerinvestments@yahoo.com

    * C & C Properties
    Address: 775 E Exchange st
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on-site parking
    Rent: $525
    Deposit:$525
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer
    Lease: 12 month minimum
    pets are negotiable
    Newly renovated, near a bus stop and grocery store
    Contact: 330-554-3131
    Date Recieved: 7/17/08

    * Baker Properties
    Apartments & Houses available summer
    Rent: Start @ $265/per person
    Deposit: 1 month’s rent
    Lease: 12 month
    Utilities: Some/Negotiable
    No Pets
    Off-street parking @ all locations.
    Washer/dryer @ all locations.
    Contact: 330-633-8055
    Date Recieved: 7/15/08

    SGL Akron Houses
    Address: various houses- all 1 block south of exchange
    Rental Amenities: offering 2 to 5 bedroom apartments and rooms as a part of a 4 bedroom apartment. Most newly remodeled
    Rent: $ 265 and up
    Deposit: 1 month's rent
    Well maintained houses with parking and garage
    Contact: 216-233-7890
    Date Recieved: 5/22/08

    JB Rentals
    Address: 1035 Rosemary Blvd Suite C.
    Rental Amenities: Houses and Apartments 1-5 bedrooms, negotiable on lease and utilities
    Contact: 330-256-0891
    email: jrbj@att.blackberry.net

    The Highland Square
    Address: Address: 733 West Market st.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room,2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,den, balcony, washer/dryer, garage, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Rent:$750-780 for 2 bedrooms and $590-620 for 1 bedroom
    Utilities Included: trash, water, sewer
    Lease: 1 yr
    cats allowed
    Contact: 330-253-4858
    Date Recieved: 5/27/08

    Buchtel Place Town Homes
    Address: 680 E. ABuchtel Ave.
    Rental Amenities: kitchen, living room, dining room, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, porch/patio,washer/dryer, air conditioning, on-site parking
    Utilities included: sewer and gas
    Lease: 12 month lease
    no pets allowed
    contact: 330-990-4019
    Date Recieved:5/27/08

    CMT Rentals
    Address: 3812 Easton Rd. Norton, OH 44203
    Rental Amenities: 2,3,4 bedroom houses and Apartments Available in the University area
    Contact:330-825-5936 norsheba@aol.com
    Date recieved: 4/10/08

    Sutton Crossings Apartments
    Address: 3814 Cascades Blvd., Brimfield (15 minutes from campus)
    Rental Amenities: 1-2 bedrooms – some with den, 1-2 bathrooms, secured entry, garages available, washer/dryer, patio/balcony, swimming pool, fitness center, and playground
    Rent: $625-795
    Deposit: 1 bedroom $500, 2 bedroom $600
    Utilities Included: Trash
    Leaseholder must be 21+.
    Cats allowed.
    Contact: 330-677-4125, Sutton@grossbuilders.com
    Date Received: 01/24/2008

    Highland Towers
    Address: 900 West Market St, Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, porch, garage, fitness center, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $655
    Deposit: $655
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, sewer
    No pets; service animals permitted.
    Extras: Phone intercom, garden space, shopping area and golf course nearby
    Contact: 330-864-4245, Towers@execprop.com
    Date Received: 9/18/2007

    Highland Square
    Address: 733 West Market St, Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, porch, garage, fitness center, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $580
    Deposit: $580
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, sewer
    No pets; service animals permitted
    Extras: Phone entry
    Contact: 330-253-4850, Highland@execprop.com
    Date Received: 9/18/2007

    Portage Trail East
    Address: 540 East Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, porch, garage, air conditioning and on-site parking
    Rent: $575-635
    Deposit: Special, $200 off of the rent
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, sewer
    No pets; service animals permitted
    Extras: Spacious closets, outdoor pool, carwash station, and near Metro Park
    Contact: 330-929-4379, Cindy@execprop.com
    Date Received: 9/18/2007

    7 Stories West
    Address: 429 North Hawkins, Akron
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, porch, garage, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $560
    Deposit: $560
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, sewer
    No pets; service animals permitted
    Extras: Heated garage, phone entrance, outdoor pool, and near Metro Parks
    Contact: 330-836-0361, CathyL@execprop.com
    Date Received: 9/18/2007

    The Apartments on Second Street
    Address: 2550 Second St., Cuyahoga Falls
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, porch, garage, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $584
    Deposit: $584
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, and sewer
    No pets; service animals permitted
    Extras: Student discount, private balcony
    Contact: 330-923-2819, Stefani@execprop.com
    Date Received: 9/18/2007

    Tallmadge Oaks
    Address: 120 North Ave., Tallmadge
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer, patio, garage, air conditioning, and on-site parking
    Rent: $580-695
    Deposit: Current Special, Deposit is $200 less than one month’s rent
    Utilities Included: Gas
    No pets; service animals permitted
    Extras: Heated outdoor pool, phone entrance
    Contact: 330-633-1981, Tallmadge@execprop.com
    Date Received: 9/18/2007

    Olive Court Apartments
    Address: 171 Olive St N. Hill
    Rental Amenities: Kitchen, living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, patio, air conditioning, and off-street parking
    Rent: $425/month
    Deposit: $425
    Utilities Included: Trash, water, and sewer
    Lease: 9 or 12 months
    Small pets allowed.
    Contact: 330-882-5618
    Date Received: 8/3/2007

    Russ Neal Management
    1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments & houses available in the University area.
    Contact: 330-376-9690, sondra.shepard@sbcglobal.net
    Date Received: 7/25/2007

    Alcazar Apartments
    Address: 627 W Market St
    Rent: $425/month, gas included
    Contact: 330-338-6330
    Date Received: 7/24/2007

    Baker Properties
    Apartments & Houses available
    Rent: $400-1,000
    Deposit: 1 month’s rent
    Lease: Flexible
    Pets allowed. Off-street parking available. Washer/dryer available.
    Contact: 330-633-8055
    Date Received: 6/27/2007

    Full Service Rentals
    1-6 bedroom apartments available
    Rent: $225-325/month/person
    Services offered: housekeeping, laundry, grocery delivery, and airport shuttle. Un/furnished available, close to campus.
    No pets.
    Contact: propmgr123@yahoo.com, 330-456-2584
    Date Received: 5/30/2007

    Cross Place
    1-3 bedroom apartments available with washer & dryer
    Rent: $565-720/month
    Deposit: 1 month’s rent
    Lease: 12 months
    1.5 miles from campus. Kitchen includes microwave, dishwasher, & garbage disposal
    Contact: 330-836-0300
    Date Received: 5/30/2007

    Spicer Place
    1-3 bedroom apartments available with washer & dryer
    Rent: $565-720/month
    Deposit: 1 month’s rent
    Lease: 12 months
    1.5 miles from campus. Kitchen includes microwave, dishwasher, & garbage disposal
    Contact: 330-836-0300
    Date Received: 5/30/2007

    Hunt Club Apartment
    Rent: $660-835
    Utilities Included: Trash
    Lease: 3 months – 2 years
    Pets allowed. 15 minutes from campus. Swimming pool, fitness center, Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis court, volley ball court, playground, and furnished apartments available.
    Contact: huntclub@att.net, 330-666-4478
    Date Received: 5/30/2007

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