Finding a place to call your own

Are you looking for a place to live? Based on the price, location and other areas considered when looking for an apartment, the Daily Kent Stater has compiled a list of the 12 most affordable and attractive places to rent. The information below covers the area around Kent, including some places in Ravenna and Streetsboro. Most apartment complexes charge an application fee averaging $30, and a security deposit, as well as a pet deposit and additional monthly pet fee if applicable.

 

College Towers

1800 Rhodes Road

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 678-0880

 

Rates

Efficiency: $290

1-bedroom: $450-$485

2-bedroom: 1 bath $655 2 baths $690

 

Utilities

 

Efficiency

$13 flat-rate for water.

Tenant pays for phone and cable.

Gas, heat, trash and electric are free.

 

1-bedroom

$13 flat-rate for water.

Tenant pays for electric, phone and cable.

Gas, heat and trash are free.

 

2-bedroom

$26 flat-rate for water.

Tenant pays for electric, phone and cable.

Gas, heat and trash are free.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 7 min

Driving time: 2 min

 

Other amenities

Indoor pool

4 laundry rooms on site

1 parking permit per bedroom

Guests need a parking pass after 9 p.m. available in office

 

Kent Plaza Apartments

1671 Franklin Ave.

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 678-0972

 

Rates

1-bedroom: $395

1-bedroom renovated: $425 (New tile, carpets and appliances)

2-bedroom: $505

2-bedroom renovated: $545 (New tile, carpets and appliances)

2-bd. deluxe: $520

2-bd. deluxe renovated: $560

Utilities

Gas, sewer, water and trash are free.

Tenant pays electric, phone and cable.

 

Distance to Campus

Walking time: 15-20 min

Driving time: 5 min

 

Kent Village Apartments

6600 Alpha Drive

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-6697

 

Rates

Studio: $410-$420

1-bedroom $560-$600

 

Utilities

All utilities except phone and cable are covered.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 10 min

Driving time: 2 min

 

Other amenities

Outdoor pool open from Memorial Day to Labor Day

10 laundry rooms each with two washers and two dryers

No guest passes required

 

College Park-Eagles Point

936 Morris Road

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-8887

 

Rates

1-bedroom $350 (1- bedroom of a 2-bedroom apartment)

2-bedroom $675

 

If tenant does not have a roommate, he/she is matched with one based on his/her answers on a questionnaire.

 

Utilities

Gas, sewer, water and trash are free.

Tenant pays electric, phone and cable. (Roadrunner service provided for $20/month)

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 5 min

Driving time: 2 min

 

Other amenities

Outdoor pool open from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Four laundry rooms each with eight washers and eight dryers.

Picnic tables and volleyball court on property

Parking pass issued per resident

Each apartment receives one visitor pass for visitor parking lot

WARNING: Without permit, cars will be towed.

 

Dartmouth Place Apartments

705 S. Lincoln St.

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 678-6818

Rates

Studio: $439

1-bedroom: $559-$574

2-bedroom: $719

Utilities

Sewer and trash included in rent.

Tenant pays electric, water, phone and cable.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 5 min

Driving time: 3 min

 

Other amenities

Each apartment has a partially fenced-in patio

 

Holly Park

1666 E. Main St.

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 678-0823

 

Rates

2-bedroom: $724 (first and second floors)

2-bedroom: $754 (third floor with vaulted ceilings)

3-bedroom: $959 (first and second floors)

3-bedroom: $989 (third floor with vaulted ceilings)

 

Utilities

Heat and trash included in rent.

Water is a flat rate of $20 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

Water is a flat rate of $30 for a 3-bedroom apartment.

Tenant pays phone, electric and cable.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 5-10 min

Driving time: 3 min

 

Other amenities

16 laundry rooms each with two washers and two dryers.

1 parking pass per resident

Visitor parking passes available

 

Dale Terrace Apartments

182 Dale Drive

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-5364

Rates

1-bedroom $500

2-bedroom $645-$700

 

Utilities

Gas, heat, sewer, water and trash are free.

Tenant pays electric, phone and cable. (Roadrunner service provided for $20/month)

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 10 min

Driving time: 4 min

 

Other amenities

Outdoor pool open from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Laundry services provided

Picnic tables and barbecue grill area on property

 

Pinewood Apartments

1200 Spruce Court

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-2403

 

Rates

Studio: $379

1-bedroom: $449

 

Utilities

Water, sewer and trash are free.

Tenant pays electric, phone and cable.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 30-40 min

Driving time: 10 min

 

Other amenities

If 12-month lease is signed, first month is $200

Security deposit $99

Apartment complex borders Kent Park.

 

Sunrise Apartment Limited

5694 Rhodes Road

Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-3181

Rates

2-bedroom townhouse: $580

Remodeled: $600

 

Utilities

Sewer, water and trash are free.

Tenant pays electric, gas, cable and phone.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 7 min

Driving time: 2 min

 

Other amenities

Pool being put in this spring.

 

Woodgate North Apartments

709 Sapp Road

Ravenna, Ohio 44266

(330) 297-5714

 

Rates

1-bedroom: $450

2-bedroom: $525

 

Utilities

Sewer, water and trash are free.

Tenant pays electric, gas, cable and phone.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: 1 hour

Driving time: 15 min

 

Other amenities

If 12-month lease is signed, first month is free

Security deposit $200

Pool, volleyball court, basketball court and horseshoe pit located on property.

Picnic area and play area for children also on property

Caged animals allowed but no snakes

 

Lake Park Village Apartments

1738 State Rt. 303

Streetsboro, Ohio 44241

(330) 626-5454

Rates

1-bedroom: $575

2-bedrooms: $665

 

Utilities

Water, sewer and trash are free.

Tenant pays gas, electric, phone and cable.

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: Several hours

Driving time: 15-20 min

 

Other amenities

Apartment ceilings are vaulted

Rental special through March: first month free

 

Kingstowne Arms Apartments

1161 Frost Road

Streetsboro, Ohio 44241

(330) 626-2358

 

Rates

2-bedroom townhouse: $675 (includes one bath, washer dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher)

 

Utilities

Tenant pays all utilities. (Sewer, trash, electric, water, phone and cable)

 

Distance to campus

Walking time: Several hours

Driving time: 15-20 min

 

Other amenities

Each townhouse has a fenced-in patio