Lakewood Apartments and Rentals

Tucked along the shores of Lake Erie and just minutes away from downtown Cleveland, Lakewood is an ideal fit for nearly anyone. Vintage homes span most of town, assuring that each residence is just as unique as the person living there. Compromising 5.6 square miles, Lakewood features modest single family homes, apartment buildings and condos, as well as architecturally significant houses within the town’s historical district.

Lakewood apartments for rent are often on beautiful tree-lined streets near arts venues, the airport and plenty of outdoor recreation spaces. Home to more than 1,000 businesses, local and national, Lakewood has all the entertainment, dining and shopping options that one could need. Since Lakewood so close to Cleveland, there are even more options for sports, arts and cultural events.

Lakewood was once considered Rockport Township, and was incorporated by 1889 so that its citizens could make improvements to the city and provide amenities to the entire town. By 1910, the population reached 12,000 and Lakewood became a city. Over the years, Lakewood has become a beloved city that residents and visitors love. Lakewood has received many awards for its revitalized downtown district and liveable city atmosphere.

This Old House selected the town as the "Best Place in the Midwest to Buy an Old House," Businessweek named it one of "Ohio’s Best Place to Raise your Kids," Travel + Leisure named it one of the "Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit" in 2010 and Walkscore rated it as one of the top walkable cities in Ohio. The Melt, a gourmet grilled cheese bar with high quality microbrews on tap, was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” 

Apartments in Lakewood are often occupied by students attending the Art and Design College, as the town is very artistic itself. Many residents also live in the area and commute to universities and colleges in Cleveland since it is so close.

Similarly, many residents in Lakewood commute to Cleveland for work. The local school district is another major employer of local, as well at St. Edward, Guidestone and O’Neill Management. Guidestone has two offices in Lakewood and employs roughly 500 people locally.

Although most of the homes in Lakewood are older, they all hold a distinct character that isn’t easily found anywhere else. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living is 4 points lower than the national average, making it a fairly inexpensive place to life. Although food is 10 points higher than the national average, utilities are 4 points lower.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average cost of rentals in Lakewood is $679. Since Lakewood is in such close proximity to downtown Cleveland, it is an ideal situation for students or workers that commute to the city.

The Lakewood Arts Festival is an annual event that began in the late 1970s, and has remained a town tradition ever since. The event exhibits fine arts, crafts and media from more than 160 artists from across the United States. More than 30 food, drink and product vendors span the festival as well.

Lakewood Park is one of the area’s more beautiful attractions. Spanning 31 acres of lakefront property, this park is one of 15 dedicated to public open space. The Lakewood Park Bandshell offers free concerts in the summer and free movies for children for a night of family fun. The Lakefront Promenade is a beautiful brick walkway where visitors can stroll along while enjoying a perfect view of the water. Kids can also enjoy the area at the Lakewood Skatepark, which offers 9,500 square feet of concrete ramps and bank obstacles for all skill levels.

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