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DiamondConscious t1_j100vr0 wrote

I’d say.. sometimes. Could be a good options for buildings with a lot of units. A lot would be online. But still signs around. Especially on Clifton

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nlewis4 t1_j10gbe6 wrote

There are some but probably not worth driving all over to look. Craigslist and zillow.

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SpaceCorpse t1_j10r3vp wrote

I'd start with something like Craigslist to see what's available, but then driving around and checking those spots might be beneficial, but you aren't going to figure much out without searching online. There's just so much real estate in Lakewood. It's more about where you would like to be, and getting a feel for the neighborhoods.

There are decent and affordable apartments up and down Clifton and Lake, which is an area that I really like, but Birdtown might potentially have cheaper options, but comes with the tradeoff of slightly higher crime.

It's totally doable to find an apartment on Clifton or Lake, which are great and convenient locations, for $600-700/mo, to give you a reasonable minimum price range for an acceptably nice apartment with all amenities.

Others have mentioned, Craigslist is a good option for looking, but be suspicious if you start seeing prices below about $600 for a 1 room or even a studio, because I know from experience that they don't really exist.

Most of the larger apartment complexes have specific names written over the doorwells, if you don't happen to see a sign for the realty company. If you search one that looks nice to you, I'm sure the realty company has a website with open listings.

* Should have asked, what's your price range?

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elsuckomydicko OP t1_j1198vr wrote

800-1200, but obviously something nice in the 700s is fine as well.

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Diiiiirty t1_j125uxn wrote

Look on Clifton. But if you see a landlord called John Martin, turn and run as fast as you can.

I lived between Lake and Clifton and it was cool. Big old building, massive 2 bedroom apartment for $850 per month but the landlord was an absolute scumbag.

I also lived in the Colonial Club apartments on Coutant Ave. It was only $550 per month for a one bedroom (not sure how much for a 2 bedroom) and it was small but pretty quiet and close to 117th. Neighbors were all respectful and quiet and it is tucked away enough where it feels like its own little community away from the rest of the crazy that is Lakewood.

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SpaceCorpse t1_j12nbmb wrote

I agree with this. If you can afford this price range, you can find something nice on Clifton or Lake that will give you the most value for your rent, especially given the location. There are beautiful apartments in this area that rent for prices that would shock someone in NYC.

Also, on your note about the Colonial Club, I lived in a studio for a bit in 'The Edge on Clifton,' and it was $525/mo and in a great location. It was very modern and clean for the price. I liked living there when I did.

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hardcorefuzzybunnies t1_j10yk64 wrote

We found our place on a Facebook "for rent" group, idk which one though, my roommates found it

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Darkfrog1204 t1_j146nr7 wrote

I also found mine on Facebook! It wasn’t listed on Zillow or anywhere else

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[deleted] t1_j2b18cn wrote

Just buy a house.. unless you’re poor

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elsuckomydicko OP t1_j2b3s4b wrote

I’m assuming this is a joke but lakewood is horrendously overprice right now. More so that any other NE Ohio area imo

300k for a 1920s shitter? No thanks.

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