Stow Apartments For Rent

Overview of Stow

Stow is located in Summit County, Ohio, and is a suburb of the city of Akron. It has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade and has seen an almost 9 percent boost in population. It has an excellent school system, is near major cities in northeast Ohio and is a safe area that's ideal for those looking to raise a family. With an excellent range of housing options, it is easy to find an apartment to rent in the neighborhood of your choice when choosing Stow.

Living in Stow

The city was named after Joshua Stow, a member of the party that came to the area with Moses Cleaveland, the founder of the city of Cleveland. Stow paid just over $14,000 for the land first inhabited by the Seneca tribe, which would eventually become the city. The first settler was William Walker, who built the first house in 1802, but it wasn't officially incorporated until 1957.

Today, the city has a population of about 34,000 and is the third largest in the county, and residents living here will find plenty of economic and recreational opportunities.

Those who rent in the area and like outdoor activities will find a number of things to do in and around their neighborhood. Stow has more than 350 acres of parks and more than 12 miles of hiking and biking trails. Some of the well-known parks in the area include Meadowbrook Lake Park, Oregon Trail Park and Adell Durbin Park. The city also has several golf courses for residents, free tennis courts and the 33.5-mile Summit County MetroParks Bike and Hike trail runs through the city.

Stow offers a number of options to those in search of amazing dining options as well. Swenson's Drive-In, for example, is famous throughout the region for its burgers. Those who live and rent in the area and like wine will find a number of nearby wineries too, such as Viking Vineyards in Kent. There are also some amazing breweries in the area, like Hoppin' Frog Brewery and Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.

Though most residents drive their own vehicles, public transportation is available through the Akron METRO RTA system. Residents who drive have easy access to other local metropolitan areas via State Route 8, Interstate 71 and Interstate 77. The city is located less than 8 miles from Akron, 35 miles from Cleveland and 46 miles from Youngstown.

Apartments in Stow-Study

You will find a number of educational opportunities in the area, including nationally ranked colleges and universities. You can easily have an apartment here and commute to Kent State University, The University of Akron and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

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There are also a number of employment opportunities. The most common sectors where people find employment include polymers, plastics and chemicals, metals and machining, and instruments and controls. The top employers in the area include MacTac-Morgan Adhesives, Akron General Medical Center and National Machine Company.