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Evaluate locations for your next move by asking these questions during your search. It will help you narrow down what is the best fit for you, and help you think of factors you may not know to consider.

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  • Tip to finding your best housing match: Use this apartment tour worksheet to ask questions to the leasing agent about your potential rental.
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1. What's your price range?

Factors to consider when choosing your rental:

You'll want to consider the TOTAL cost of the location you are reviewing. In addition to your monthly rent, you will be responsible for additional costs that will effect your budget.

*Sometimes specific utility costs are included with the price of your lease, so make sure to ask the landlord what you will be responsible for outside of your monthly rent.

  • Electric
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Internet
  • Cable
  • Trash pick-up
  • Renters insurance
  • Parking

2. How many bedrooms are you looking for?

Will you be living alone or with roommates? 

Determining how many bedrooms you need or how many people you plan to live with will impact your housing search and your cost. There are pros and cons to consider for both living alone and with roommates. 

Often living by yourself is more costly than living with roommates. In part because the per bed costs will often decrease as the number of bedrooms increases. Also, the more people splitting the base price of utilities the less you have to cover alone.

If you want roommates but don't know who to live with, many apartments around campus actually have roommate matching services, where you can be matched with other renters in a multiple bedroom unit.

3. Is proximity to campus a factor for you?

Your mode of transportation will be a big deciding factor in how close to campus you will want or need to be. 

There are many apartment locations around campus that are within walking distance. If you will be driving there are extra considerations to factor in. 

If you will be relying on public transportation:

  • Check where the nearest bus stops are located
  • Their route and times
  • Bus pass costs

If you will have your own transportation:

  • Costs: Gas, on-campus parking passes, rental parking
    • Does your rental offer parking? If so, is the cost included in your rent or is it extra?
    • Some places have their own garages or designated lots, while others just offer "street parking" which is not a guaranteed spot near your home.
  • Time: factor in extra time to drive to and park on campus

4. How long of a lease do you want?

Are you looking for a lease that runs the length of the school year, just one semester, or for the whole calendar year?

Many off-campus housing locations near the University offer leases for the normal school year, with a gap for the summer break. 

Make sure to ask if there are different prices for different lease lengths. Some shorter leases are more expensive monthly but may be worth it so you are not paying for extra months you won't be here or prevent you from needing to find a sublease.

5. Do you have pets?

Often apartment and housing companies will have specific pet policies. Certain locations won't allow any pets, while some allow a specific animal or size such as only cats or only animals under a certain weight limit. 

Places that do allow pets often will make you pay a non-refundable deposit or add a monthly fee for having a pet. 

5. Do you need a furnished or unfurnished rental?

Do you have all your own furniture or prefer not to have your own yet?

Some places provide fully furnished options and some do not offer anything.

If you need a furnished rental, be sure to contact the property management or landlord to determine whether or not your property has that option. If furnished is an option, check if there is an additional monthly cost or a one time deposit to use it.

If you don't find what you want in the furnished options, you can rent just furniture. A quick Google search of "Akron Furniture Rental" should give you a number of results related to renting furniture so you do not have to buy your own.

Buying vs renting?

Think about how how many times you plan to move in and out during your time in Akron.

Will you be leaving every summer and need to put your things in storage or do you plan to stay in the same place the duration of your time in Akron? Depending on your situation one option will make more sense than the other.

6. Will you be working?

There are many businesses near the University, as well as jobs on campus, but you may find one a little further of a drive from campus. So that could help you in determining which part of Akron to look in. 

OFF-CAMPUS RENTAL PROPERTIES

Listed alphabetically.
Disclaimer: The University does not endorse any off-campus listing or service, these are landlords who have filed an annual registration with the office.

Akron U Townhomes, Keith Levan

Condo style living, 4-5 Bedrooms 5/3 Bathrooms Townhomes; AFFORDABLE rent rates from $395/m per bedroom including all utilities (electric, water, sewer, gas, trash), 400 mbps high speed internet and streaming digital tv; Located in University Park on the UA "ROO" bus route.

All County NEO, Roy Guy

All County® NEO is a leader in the industry; we provide property management in Greater Cleveland metro area, specifically Cleveland OH, Akron OH, Canton OH, and Youngstown OH. We take great care to nuture your rental property investment, and we are proud to provide our residents with excellent service.

Baker, Rand

Two duplexes and one single family house, offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units to approximately 12 to 15 students. Fully modern units with appliances and laundry provided.

BHHS Professional Reality Property Management, Nicolas Ake

Currently one house on Allyn St. with 6 bedrooms for rent.

Braymor Student Housing, Jack Morrison

Since 2005 Braymor Development LLC has specialized in offering affordable prime location off-campus student housing to University of Akron students. Braymor has 40+ off-campus houses and apartments.

The Brownstone Apartments LLC, Debbie Davis

The Brownstone features 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom options and are located right across from InfoCision Stadium.

Campus View Rentals, Kalle Pugliese

Provide off campus housing in the University of Akron area. Our quality homes and apartments meet the needs of 2- 6 roommates and are within walking distance to campus. We're here to help you find the best home for you while attending UA.

Depot at Akron, Ali Vogel

Student housing community offering 1-4 bedrooms apartments with individual leasing. All utilities are included for a flat rate of $35 per month, per bed space.

GO 30 Property Management, Anthony and Laura Fraser

1-6 bedroom homes and apartments located within walking distance of The University of Akron. Manage approx. 100 doors around the University of Akron and growing each month.

M&J Renal Group LLC, Jake Cuomo

M&J Rental Group LLC has 2-4 bedrooms available starting at $400 per person and all utilities included. Residents just pay their own cable/internet.

Mckown Properties, William Mckown

Akron University Off Campus housing Most our properties offer off street parking, free laundry, central air, alarms, 24 hour emergency maintenance. Our houses are updated.

RemodelThatLLC, Rachel Smith and Vince Valerio

1 property - 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home within walking distance of Roo Express and University of Akron. View of the stadium from the front porch. On site laundry. New siding, newer hot water tank, newly redone floors, and fresh paint.

Roman Rentals, LLC and L & D Realty, Inc., Dave Roman

3 to 6 bedroom student rental houses within the first block of campus, all of Exchange Street.

Roo Town Rentals, LLC, John McCabe

Roo Town Rentals, LLC has been providing the best off campus housing options to students for over 20 years. Contact us today to learn more about our properties.

Russell Real Estate, Bradley Becker

Spicertown LLC, Trevor Bord

Spicertown, LLC offers premier student housing for University of Akron Students. Conveniently located 1 - 5 bedroom house and apartment options. A short 1 - 3 block walk to class or hop on the Roo Express with multiple stops close by our Spicertown properties. All Spicertown properties include washer/dryer on site no extra charge and 24/7 emergency maintenance. Serving the University of Arkon community for over 30 years. Please call today to schedule a showing.

Stewardship Management

Four Bedroom Two Bathroom Home Available Now! Located Near Downtown Akron! Minutes From Shopping, Dining and Entertainment! Newly Remodeled New Flooring Freshly Painted! Appliances Included! Pets are Allowed! Tenant Pays All Utilities. Schedule Your Showing Today! Application Fee is NON-Refundable. **Thorough background checks will be performed for final approval** Requirements include: * To hold a property we need a holding deposit paid. * Once approved, after the application process is completed & step 1 is done, the following applies for remaining funds due: If signed before the 20th of the month, deposit given at showing + prorated rent for the rest of the month is due at signing. If signed after the 20th of the month, deposit given at showing + prorated for the rest of the month and next month rent is all due. Qualifications include; 6+ months with current employer 470+ beacon credit score No evictions within the past 2 years Income must equal 2.5x the rent rate No felonies within the past 2 years.

The 401 Lofts, Rebecca Harvey, Bruziv Partners LLC

The 401 Lofts is the premier urban community in downtown Akron. Situated in the heart of the downtown entertainment district and surrounded by breathtaking tree-lined walkways.

You will enjoy exquisite resort-style amenities including a heated pool with sundeck, lounge area with fireplace and entertainment area, fire pit, stainless-steel barbecue grills, 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio, free tanning, media ready conference room, multiple study/media lounges, 24 hour fully equipped business/computer center and a cinema lounge offering free movies. In our modern homes you will feel immediately at ease with stunning mocha cabinetry, and granite countertops. With an in-suite washer/dryer connection, floor to ceiling panoramic windows, hardwood-style flooring, individual A/C and heat for each home and vaulted ceilings your search ends here at The 401 Lofts.

Think Tank Holding, Leigh Harris

Luxurious off campus living featuring 5 beds, 5 baths, free on-site laundry, fully furnished, Wi-Fi, utilities all included. Rent $1100/month.

University Edge, LRC Campus Management

A 578-bed, purpose-built student housing community focused on serving the students of the University of Akron. Located directly across the street from campus and features fully-amenitized student housing, with two bed/two bath, three bed/three bath, and four bed/four bath, furnished floor plans, as well as a clubhouse with free WIFI, outdoor grilling areas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, free tanning domes, an activity room with a pool table, gaming station and big-screen TVs, and a computer lab with free printing. The project also features several thousand square feet of ground floor retail space which offers national and local retailers and restaurants, including Chipotle, Penn Station Subs, Panda, Pulp, Amazon, and Arby’s.

Varsity Rentals, G. Matthew Westfall

Spacious, private, & affordable. We have full-time office staff available M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. along with a full-time maintenance department. Large selection of over 50 houses & 80 apartments all within walking distance to campus. All utilities included, free laundry at most locations, central air at various locations, no application or administration fees. See website for pictures and more details.

Wilson, Robert

New construction, All female student housing within walking distance to the campus. On site parking; washer/dryer; Security cams and smart doorbell with camera; Wi-Fi; utilities/garbage pick up included in the rent.

Zippy House, Sheila Gross and Allan Rockhill

We have 3 apartments, with rooms in them. We currently have vacancy in 2 of them. Our house is called the Zippy House, former home of the Akron Zip Women's Soccer Team. We are close to the university. All utilities are paid, including internet, laundry in each apartment, off street parking. Rent is $425 a month.