Cleveland Heights

"A Lively Culture and Arts Haven"
Conveniently located 20 minutes from Downtown, 5 minutes from Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University and Notre Dame College, nearby airports, hospitals, medical centers and more! Cleveland Heights has 135 acres of beautiful land such as, Barbara H. Boyd Park, Cain Park, Cumberland Park, Denison Park and Forest Hill Park. Known as hub for arts and culture, theaters and galleries are abundant in the area including a popular arts festival held every summer at Cain Park. Housing options include historic architecture featuring mansions and more modern large apartment complexes fit for students, young professionals, or families. Public transportation is limited so most residents travel by car.

Cleveland Heights has a range of restaurants and bars offering diverse cuisines and atmospheres. You might find cozy, neighborhood pubs, trendy cocktail bars, wine bars, and even live music venues. Be sure to try Bottlehouse Brewing Company, Christopher's Pub and Fairmount Cocktail Bar and The Stone Oven. Cleveland Heights, being a suburb, might offer a more laid-back and relaxed nightlife compared to the bustling downtown areas of larger cities. This could be appealing to those seeking a quieter yet engaging evening out.
What Cleveland Heights Residents
Think About Their Apartments
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7.3
value
7.4
amenities
6.0
social
6.7
management
7.4
Median rents in Cleveland Heights
Studio
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825
1 Bedroom
$
900
2 Bedroom
$
1,000

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Cleveland Heights — 7.9/10 Rating (based on 195 neighborhood reviews)
I have a lot of friends who live nearby, and it's really easy to go see them. There's a grocery store within walking distance and lots of shops, including a bookstore. I also really like the fact there's a community garden on my street. The neighborhood has excellent public transit (3 buses run by my apartment, for example), and is a 30 minute walk from Case.
It is more expensive to live in Coventry than Little Italy, but it feels much safer, and parking is a lot easier.
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The Palmetto
I do not go out and meet people so it works for me. You will most likely be meeting older people in the apartment who like to hangout in the lobby, and there is no social scene in the circle. Very safe though with city hall and the police department next door.
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The Concord Apartments
I love living in Coventry/Cleveland Heights. Most of the time I walk to school (~20 mins), which my cherished time to listen to music and mentally get ready for the day. Recently, I have been carpooling with a friend because of the weather. I adore being so close to Coventry and I often will walk over to get delicious Phoenix coffee or takeout on a weeknight. All of my closest M1 friends are within a 5-10 minute walk. I am also a 5 min drive from Cedar/Fairmount (which has more delicious food and Luna Bakery). I feel very safe and I appreciate the cozy aesthetic of the area. I am also only a 10 min drive from University heights (Whole foods, UPS, First Watch, PetSmart, Target, Dunkin Donuts).
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Duke
The apartment building is on Overlook at the top of the hill, but is next to the top of Little Italy on Mayfield as well. It's very quiet, safe, and a nice walk to school. Little Italy is a 5 minute walk, school is 15, and Dave's is a 3 minute drive. It's pretty quiet, people are friendly, and it's clean.
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Lewis Manor
Cleveland Heights is a wonderful neighborhood to live in with plenty of grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. Very close to CWRU, cheap uber ride to Ohio City and the Flats.
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Kensington Place
Very safe neighborhood. Up a hill from the CWRU campus, so it definitely feels off-campus, and a bit removed (in a good way). Lots of apartments and houses. Popular with med students. Good shops and proximity to other central areas (Little Italy, Cedar Fairmont)
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Mapleview Heights
It's so close to the school, I've never felt unsafe. Also because so many people live here, you'll never be returning alone from anywhere. Lots of people to carpool/uber with.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Very safe neighborhood (I feel comfortable going out to walk in the middle of the night). It is across the street from a Starbucks, grocery store, bars and restaurants.
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The Wilson Building
This is a great area to live in- close to Starbuck's, Dave's Supermarket, Luna's, Barrios, and Buffalo Wild Wings. It's also incredibly safe.
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The Wilson Building
The neighborhood is great! Walking distance to Case and Little Italy. Close to dining options and coffee shops. Very safe neighborhood.
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Lewis Manor
Cleveland Heights *was* a great place to live when the med school was at Case. I'm not sure how well it works for the new building.
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Pasadena
Cleveland Heights is where its at in terms of the social scene-- there are tons of bars and restaurants in a short distance, some of which you can take Safe Rides to. It is also where a lot of students live so the social scene is nice. There are also tons of trees and parks to brighten up the environment.
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Lewis Manor
The surrounding area appears to be really nice, especially during the summer when daylight is longer. I’m able to walk around and feel just fine. But in the same breath there’s also been gunshots fired in the parking lot next to my apartment. So I do have to dock points because I wouldn’t say it’s the most unsafe place because in a sense that is an isolated event that hasn’t happened again, but also I don’t personally feel comfortable walking especially to school when there is less light out.
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The Plateau
Adjacent to Cleveland Heights PD and across the street from Cleveland Heights Fire and Rescue. Across the street from a Dave's Market and shopping Plaza, and other apartment complexes. Lots of constant noise from sirens, and car alarms (gets quite irritating). It's also nice being walking distance to market.
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The Concord Apartments
I love this neighborhood. What I like most is that It’s very walkable. It is close to little Italy, Coventry, and Cedar-Lee. All of these places have outstanding food and multiple cute local shops. During the summer there are a lot of community events such as festivals, weekend yoga, live music and farmers markets. There are many public transit stops along Mayfield which makes it easy to travel to Case Western campus, Uptown, Cleveland Clinic, the art museum, botanical garden, Cinematheque, and natural history museum. There are also two light rail stations near by which makes travel to the west side a breeze. Many graduate students live in this neighborhood which makes it really easy to socialize or study with friends. Cleveland Heights also has a really cute little community garden for local residents to do their own gardening.
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Crestview
I haven't done too much exploring due to COVID but the neighborhood seems pretty nice. There isn't much in the area immediately surrounding the apartment but the Heights in general has some good dining, bars, and coffee options. Additionally it's close to school but far enough away to create some psychological distance, and there are a few parks. Overall it's very residential.
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The Concord Apartments
I've never experienced anything negative in the neighborhood, especially around the area that Lewis Manor is located in. However, there are often CWRU alerts about crimes that are occurring around the area, so it's safe, but be careful! Just do what you would normally do if you were living in a city!
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Lewis Manor
On the smaller side compared to other neighborhoods, but best place to live closest to campus if you’re looking to be near bars, restaurants, etc. Barrio and the Fairmount are the most popular restaurants and both have great happy hours, but be sure to check out Parnell’s (Irish pub), Luna’s (cute bakery/lunch spot), Zoss (Swiss bakery), Vero bistro (fantastic gourmet pizza), and Night town if you want to hear jazz
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Castle
I am overall not the biggest fan of the east side of Cleveland. There are restaurants and bars within walking distance, but the area has more of a suburban feel than it does a city feel. As I was used to more of a city vibe having moved from Ohio State, it was definitely a shock to me. If you're looking for something with a more lively feel, Tremont or Ohio City might be areas you'd check into.
My least favorite thing about the area is that inexpensive grocery stores are at least 10-15 minutes away! Highway access is also difficult to get to. It can take 20 minute driving to go 4 miles which has been something I've definitely had to adjust to.

That being said, the area has been quite safe, although it is near some of the more crime ridden areas of the city. I feel comfortable walking around by myself at night (within reason of course). I also do enjoy going to Coventry (a cute strip of restaurants, bars, and shops) nearby as well as Cedar-Fairmount - both of which are within walking distance. If you're looking for something of a mix between city and suburban feel, I'd recommend looking into living in Cleveland Heights, as well as Cedar-Fairmount or Beachwood!
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Mapleview Heights
Safe neighborhood, very close to campus, but just far enough that we pretty much never worry about crime up here on the "top of the hill," whereas there are often many crimes in little area/ east cleveland. Walking distance to both coventry road and cedar/fairmount area, with groceries, restaurants, and bars. Overnight street parking for guests is easy here- just call the police and give them your license plate number. And if you have daytime visitors, it is easy to find free street parking for them.
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Crestview
Overlook Road consists almost entirely of apartment buildings and is home to many CWRU graduate students. The location is within walking distance of campus as well as several commercial centers: Cedar-Fairmount, Coventry, and Little Italy. Overlook is central to all of these locations, but the downside is that it is a 10-15 minute walk to any of these places. The neighborhood is relatively quiet and is an overall great location for graduate student housing.
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Stratford Arms
An old residential neighborhood right on top of the hill above campus. An eight-or-nine minute walk to Cedar-Fairmount, where there's a Starbucks, a grocery store, and a few bars and restaurants. A 10 minute walk in the other direction will get you to Coventry. And down Mayfield you can get to Little Italy pretty easily as well.
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Mapleview Heights
15 minutes from school and Coventry Road, which has bars, restaurants, hair salons, grocery stores, etc. This is nice in the summer but not as much in the winter, when that nice 15 minute walk turns into a 20+ minute slog through cold and darkness. It's not a huge deal though. Coming back from Case is slightly uphill, so if you hate hiking uphill, then that should be a consideration.

The neighborhood is really green. There are some spectacular houses around Cleveland Heights, and the fall foliage is beautiful. The neighborhood is usually quiet other than ambulances coming through Overlook Road on the way to University Hospitals.

You will need a car to get groceries. The closest grocery stores are at least a five minute drive away.

If you are a Case student or UH employee, this location is really popular and you will have coworkers and classmates everywhere in close proximity.

There is a playground for small kids within a couple minutes of walking (intersection of Kenilworth and Overlook). The walk to Little Italy is surprisingly far. There is no real way to get there other than walking all the way down Edgehill Road, turning right up Murray Hill Road, and walking for another ten minutes (so 20 minute walk at least). I always feel safe walking around at night. It's really suburban and not much is going on. Commuting to work by car may be annoying because Edgehill Road gets packed during rush hour. It is one lane both ways and is the only way to get down the hill from Cleveland Heights to Case campus.
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The Lakeview
Quiet neighborhood with a conveniently located grocery store (Dave's) a decent selection of restaurants (Buffalo Wild Wings, Night Town) and coffee shops (Starbucks). This is a suburban-type area and is very safe, particularly relative to Little Italy and places closer to campus. Worth the walk.
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Berkshire Condos
This is not in Little Italy, which is what it showed up as before I changed the neighborhood name. The immediate neighborhood is average and there are just homes. Starbucks, Dave's (small grocery store), Little Italy are not too far from here, maybe 4-5min drive - but its hard to find parking.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Suburb-feel with urban location. Lots of good restaurants and grocery stores within a 10 minute drive. Public transportation is not ideal but the area is generally safe and walkable.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
The neighborhood is great. There are a lot of restaurants nearby and it is safe.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
The area itself is very nice and safe. I can walk around the neighborhood and not feel in danger. However, it is only a 5 minute drive from some not-so-nice areas, but once you learn which areas are good and which aren't, I'd say overall this is a great neighborhood to live in!
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Biltmore
Wonderful architectures, "interesting" road planning (lol, true grids are boring), Coventry downtown is nice, Cedar/Fairmount area is cool, good grocery stores, safe area. Idk, it's a suburb basically. It's just not gonna be as boisterous as Ohio City or The Flats.
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Duke
Coventry is great for someone to get a residential feel, while still being in walking distance/a short drive from good food places and some bars/nightlife (on Coventry road). It's close to campus, including having shuttles to campus as well as SafeRide.
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Crestview
Coventry has a lot of restaurants, a grocery store, a bunch of little boutique-style stores, and a truly excellent bookstore within 5-10 minutes walking distance from my apartment. There's also a library about a block away that's very cozy.
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The Palmetto
Popular area with other medical students, and other graduate students and young professionals. Relatively close to campus ~15 minute walk to med school/UH. 10 minute walk to Coventry and Little Italy. Residential area and reasonably safe.
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Lewis Manor
The neighborhood contains many of the necessities - grocery store, bank, coffee shops, few restaurants. Never had any problems with safety. There is a CWRU shuttle that stops <2 min walk away. The RTA station is ~15 min walk away.
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The Wilson Building
Located in between University Circle, Coventry, and Cedar-Fairmount neighborhoods so adequate activity whenever you're looking for it. No safety concerns, lots of families and international students in the neighborhood.
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Biltmore
The most convenient location that is walking distance to all major areas (campus, coventry, uptown, cedar/fairmount). Also very safe to walk around at night. Roads are mostly newly paved. Beautiful and quiet area.
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Heights Apartments on Overlook
Very safe, lots of bars/restaurants, not too loud. Definitely the best place to live in the area in my opinion. The "Heights AM" shuttle stops right on Cedar to give students a ride to school every morning.
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Castle
Very safe neighborhood. Roommates would sometimes forget to lock door but nothing has ever happened.
People/kids walk their dogs late at night.
If you have kids there are 2 playgrounds close by.
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Duke
The neighborhood is super residential and a lot of medical students live in the area. It never feels unsafe around here and you can often see neighbors walking their dogs (at all times of the day).
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The Lakeview
I have to get on the city every winter to take care of the sidewalks and roads. The Cleveland Heights police love nothing more than writing parking tickets. Within walking distance to many things.
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Crestview
Neighborhood is relatively safe especially since it is mostly graduate students or young professionals. Many medical students live in this area. It is within walking distance of CaseMed.
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Lewis Manor
Super close to campus. I walked to campus every day for five years and felt safe doing so. Lots of restaurant options, grocery is within a couple miles (but not walking distance).
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The Upperview
This is a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants/ entertainment within a few minutes from the apartment. Nice neighborhoods with sidewalks all around if you enjoy walking.
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Plaza
Suburban/Residential area, lots of green area, good for running, safe, very close to CWRU campus (walking distance) and to stores/restaurants (also walking distance), quit
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Safe neighborhood, good to go on walks, grocery store nearby on Cedar, restaurants also nearby on Cedar (all of this is 5min walking distance), 15-20min walk from school
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The Wilson Building
15 min to Target (two different ones), TONS of grocery stores around, Home Depot across the street. Not a whole lot within walking distance, but super accessible by car.
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Kensington Place
Pros: A nice neighborhood, lots of people walking to and from University Circle; mostly students and young professionals.
Cons; It can get noisy on the weekends.
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Stratford Arms
I always feel very safe around this area. Nice residential neighborhood that is not too loud when I need to study. Plenty of Med students live around here as well
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The Lakeview
It seems pretty safe, and I don't hate the shops on coventry, but I don't find myself spending much time at any of the bars or restaurants in walking distance.
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The Knickerbocker
The neighborhood feels safe and it's very walkable to nearby restaurants, groceries, and other attractions in Little Italy, Coventry, and Cedar Fairmount.
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Lewis Manor
Lots of restaurants nearby and there's a great coffee shop around the road. There are many bus stops within a 2 min walk but the buses are unreliable.
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The Balfour Apartments
Walking distance from restaurants, bars, grocery store, library. Ample parking on the side streets. Great place to walk/run outdoors. Generally safe.
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The Manor Apartments
Cleveland heights is great. Close to school and close enough to walk to the cooler neighborhoods without the noise. Love the city council, too.
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Crestview
Good food options, fun scene and definitely a safe place to live. I love running outside and feel like there are good options around here.
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2815 Euclid Heights Blvd
Food is extremely accessible, neighborhood feels safe, a little less student-composed than Overlook area. Lots of dog walkers and trees.
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Hampshire Road Apartments
It's a cute attraction, great for bringing friends and family who are visiting from out of town, but honestly I don't come here much.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Pizza is close. Cedar-Fairmount (re: Dave's + Subway) is close. Coventry (re: Chipotle) is close. What more do you need in life?
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Dave's is walkable, school is walkable as well, and mostly across campus which is nice.
Close to starbucks, Breugers, etc.
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2492 Derbyshire Road
I have really enjoyed living near Coventry, and it has everything that I need, grocery store, book store, coffee shop, etc.
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2646 Mayfield Road
Life here is convenient. There're a local chained grocery store, HomeDepot, Marshall's, and OfficeDepot in the Circle.
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Kensington Place
Mixed single family homes and apartments. Students and families and all inbetween. Walkable to school and groceries.
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2492 Derbyshire Road
Very pleasant 20-minute walk to school, love being near Cedar-Fairmount but still on the quiet side of the street.
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2492 Derbyshire Road
It is an overall quiet neighborhood where many students live. There are many restaurants nearby which is nice.
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Duke
The Cleveland Heights neighborhood is great! Lewis Manor is far enough away from East Cleveland to feel safe.
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Lewis Manor
Essentially residential. There is a small playground on Overlook Road. Many students live on Overlook Road.
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Lewis Manor
Coventry is one half mile away, which makes shopping for groceries or splurging at Chipotle a breeze.
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Duke
Chill. Mostly students, some families in the immediate area. Nearby grocery store only accepts cash.
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The Upperview
Coventry has lots of interesting shops and a good amount of restaurants and grocery stores nearby.
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Lewis Manor
Next to Dave’s market, the HomeDepot, USPS and the police department. It’s safe and convenient.
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Kensington Place
Highlights include Pacific East (sushi restaurant), Phoenix Coffee, and Big Fun (toy store)
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The Heights
Neighborhood is extremely nice. It is on the border of Little Italy and Cleveland Heights.
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Lewis Manor
some nice sports bars, a couple hipster wineries and gastropubs, boutiques, walkable,
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Duke
The apartment is near a few good restaurants, including Luna's and Barrios. It is also close to Dave's grocery store and transit options. Many medical students in my year live in the area. There is quite a bit of construction happening at the moment, not sure how long that will last.
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Boulevard View Apartments
Safe neighborhood close to Coventry, cedar fairmont, little Italy, UH. Very walkable
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The Lakeview
The neighborhood is quiet and feels safe for the most part. Very close to school.
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The Lakeview
I love having access to restaurants and novelty stores within walking distance.
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Duke
Close to Cedar Fairmount
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-Other apt. buildings
-Stores
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Boulevard View Apartments
I think the immediate area is pretty safe. Have never heard about issues
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Friendly people when you walk around the neighborhood. Quite, and calm.
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Lewis Manor
Neighborhood is safe, and it has a decent amount of lively venues.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Great neighborhood overall, it can just be hard to find parking.
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Boulevard View Apartments
Beautiful neighborhood close to CWRU and public transportation.
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Duke
Very safe neighborhood. Police station around the corner.
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Kensington Place
Neighborhood is lively with lots of great places to eat.
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The Richmond
Everyone is very kind
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The Frederick
Near little Italy.
safe.
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Lewis Manor
It's safe and clean.
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The Concord Apartments
Cleveland Heights city hall is 3min drive away.
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Kensington Place
Little Italy is cute
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Quiet but no real parking
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Overlook Manor
lots of great food
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The Upperview
Cool and safe
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The Plateau
Great experience - very safe.
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The Concord Apartments
Nice
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Duke
Feels fairly safe
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Crestview
Safe. Very near Amman you other medical students
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Lewis Manor
Really near the medical school.
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Heights Apartments on Overlook
college area, no highway access
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Kensington Place
Nice area
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Duke
From the perspective of someone that lives alone, neighborhood seems overpriced due to location advantage. If you look for an apartment that is renovated for 1 person, look at studios for affordable options. If you need space living on your own, prepare to pay for over $1000. I have not felt unsafe in the neighborhood. Then again, I don't wander the streets on foot past 7pm. Its optional to have a car because downtown is easy to get to using the RTA pass from CWRU and the train station is walking distance. If you like window shopping, you need a car because shopping areas are typically away from public transportation (i.e. strip malls). Overall I would recommend living in Little Italy if you have a roommate or family that can help make a renovated apartment affordable by splitting costs. If you don't mind living in a non-renovated unit on your own where you could be at risks of a broken A/C or heater due to age or pest control issues then you have availability to more affordable options for living alone in this area.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
This is a great spot for people who want to be near a community of graduate students without living in a huge apartment complex. It's less than a 5 minute walk to groceries, coffee, and banks. Also a prime location for meeting up with friends for wings, tacos, or margaritas during happy hour! Running and biking in the neighborhood is very common. I feel safe walking home at night and think it is the perfect distance from school - not too far but not too close!
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2492 Derbyshire Road
love that its a quiet, residential area with a lot of medical students and other grad students. easy to walk to classmates' apartments.

wish there was easy food closer- coventry (chipotle, jimmy johns, thai food, etc) is about a 10-15 min walk, and fairmount (brueggers bagels, starbucks, Daves grocery store, etc) is about a 15-20 min walk, BUT both are short drives (<5 min)

safe neighborhood, apartment has a small lobby that also requires key access, so you have an added level of security there

there is a park down the street and i see some young families with their kids and dogs there

plenty of FREE street parking so if you have friends visiting, they can park on the street (but call cleveland heights PD if you want to park overnight 2am-6am on the street or else you will get a ticket)
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Crestview
It's very close to campus and all the hospitals. It's quiet. There is a grocery store a couple blocks away and it's not a short distance (~10-15 mins depending on your driving) to the main Target/ Walmart/ Macy's/ Whole Foods/etc. complex and also the same distance in the opposite direction to get to downtown Cleveland. In my opinion the area is safe.
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Crestview
Cedar-Fairmount is the safest of the surrounding regions of the medical school and also one of the nicest! If you choose to live here, you'll be assured to be within walking distance of a number of your friends. I very much recommend finding an apartment in this area.
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The Wilson Building
Within a 1 minute walk is a variety of restaurants and bars, a grocery store, and starbucks. Coventry is right up the street, and Legacy village is a short drive up Cedar. I find the location to be fun and safe.
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Castle
Right next to Daves and Home Depot. Close to bus stop too. No issues.
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Kensington Place
I wouldn't really say I live in Little Italy. I like the neighborhood. Close enough to the grocery store (Dave's) and some bars and restaurants.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Cleveland Heights is where most students live, and for the most part, I've found it fairly safe along with numerous grocery stores close by.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Very safe
Several buildings with student housing
Easy to find parking
Walking distance to school/hospitals & Little Italy
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Plenty of restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance. Great, safe neighborhoods surrounding.
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Castle
The Cedar-Fairmount area is convenient and safe for student housing. However, recent out of state investors purchases of apartment complexes in the area have cause significant increase in housing expenses. Therefore, it has become harder to find affordable housing arrangements during the last 2 years.
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The Plateau
Feels safe. Walkable. Lots of restaurants and shops, parking for visitors. Lots of stops for free shuttles and RTA transportation. i think rent around there tends to be higher though because of the location. library near by. I can walk to school but doesnt always feel safe when walking down or up the hill to Little Italy. My drive is only five minutes. Before I had a reliable car, I mostly took the shuttle when I didn't want to walk. Shuttles come every twenty to 45 minutes. It depends on the line and the time of day.
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The Richmond
Multiple choices for eating out (or getting take out), convenient grocery store, bank options, and gas station. Firestone is right there if you have car troubles and the Cleveland Heights fire station is blocks away. Can't beat the location, with how many great places are nearby. The new top of the hill project is being built, which will bring more options to the neighborhood. Highly recommend living here.
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The Plateau
Relative safe feeling. Lots of shops and restaurants on coventry. Very walkable neighborhood. Grocery store walkable. I will walk around neighborhood for exercise though I do tend to avoid the coventry block itself bc of traffick and loiterers. Great food on coventry. Lots of pet owners. Access to couple business, the blue link, and cwru free shuttles.
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The Richmond
Cedar-Fairmount is positioned well between 2 to 3 different buses that run directly to Case's medical school campus (plus points in between). 15 min walk to the red line train station. Only a few bars and restaurants nearby, but they are pretty good (Barrio, Vero, the Fairmount, nice local pub, Starbucks, Aladdin's, Bruegger's). Best thing is being a 5 min walk from Dave's supermarket.
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2492 Derbyshire Road
A few good bars (especially Barrio) and restaurants here, and its close to Coventry and Cedar-Lee, both of which have even more. It is nice to have a grocery store (Dave's) right there, although it isn't a great grocery store and I tend to shop elsewhere for produce and bigger shopping trips. The walk to school is great and very fast (about 15-20 minutes), and when it snows, part of the walk is through campus which is generally shoveled/salted well.
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The Frederick
I like the neighborhood, close to Dave's (grocery store), and local hangouts (Luna-bakery, Starbucks, Barrio's-bar/tacos). Relatively convenient for getting to campus and there's a shuttle as well. Well-connected on bus lines. Feels safe. The main street (Cedar) gets cleared of snow pretty quickly. The actual street that the apartment is on and the city parking lot sometimes don't get cleared too well but it's not too bad because it's a very short distance. The sidewalk in front of our building gets cleared of snow pretty quickly.
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The Wilson Building
Excellent location near Starbucks, Dave's market, bars, restaurants, gas station etc. Still close to school (walking record is 12 min there, usually 15-18 coming back). Generally safe, but the parking lot behind the building is near a lot of commercial buildings and might not be the best place to hang out late at night, especially on weekends.
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The Frederick
Technically we live in Cleveland Heights, but this area along with Coventry feels safe and friendly. There are many Case students that live within this area, and you are in walking distance of many stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. It is in a very residential neighborhood with many families, pets, etc.
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The Lakeview
Many med students live in the apartment buildings on Overlook, so you will have plenty of company. It's close to all the shops and restaurants at Coventry and on Cedar as well as within walking distance (10-20 min) to the med school. There's a steep hill between Overlook and the school (uphill from school to Overlook) that can be annoying if you're biking. The area is somewhat safe - nowhere near as bad as East Cleveland - but there are occasional robberies. The cemetery (5 min walking distance) is a great place to run. It's a generally good neighborhood.
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Biltmore
Fairly close to campus, but not as congested as Little Italy or Cedar-Fairmont area. There's only really one actual bar (Panini's), but there's several wonderful restaurants, including class favorite Pacific East. There's a Marc's which is convenient for grocery staples, and also a few shops for clothes and knick-knacks. Phoenix coffee is also a nice study spot. In general, most of the neighborhood seems to be students and young professionals, and seems fairly safe to get around.
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Hampshire Road Apartments
This area is small, but quite nice. The bars are open late and there are small business owner that keep lovely shops up and down the street. With a Starbucks down the street, there is always somewhere to go, and the holiday events are rather adorable. The area feels really safe, and is patrolled by the Cleveland Heights Police Department which is better than others in nearby areas.
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Plaza
Cedar-Fairmount is a great little village with a grocery store, Starbucks, restaurants/cafés, a dry cleaner, and several other nice small businesses. I love that I have basically everything I need within walking distance, though I do also have a car. The walk to school is very easy, 15+ minutes.
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Boulevard View Apartments
Due to Covid, I cannot say that I have a great experience getting out and about and meeting people in the neighborhood. But the people I have run into have been respectful and nice. There is a huge graveyard to run in nearby and I have felt safe walking to and from work during the daytime.
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Lewis Manor
A lot of my classmates live on this street. Traffic gets a little busy during commute hours. The hill is annoying to walk up to get home from University Hospitals, etc. Not much restaurants/businesses in the immediate area so I usually will drive to go somewhere instead of walking.
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Lewis Manor
The neighborhood is not too busy. There are restaurants and a grocery store close by and many of the apartment have nice exteriors. It is also right on transit and shuttle routes.
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The Palmetto
Have never had any problems with safety or feeling unsafe in Cedar-Fairmount.
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The Wilson Building
I have to drive pretty far to find stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses that I want to patronize. It's not the nicest neighborhood, but it's not too far of a drive to get to nicer areas. You do save money by living a littler further from campus.
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Kensington Place
Very safe feeling area. Great place to jog. I am near the Case Western Tennis Courts, which is very close to campus, and fairly close to Little Italy, and the Uptown shops. Some nice parks nearby. Pretty quiet neighborhood with occasional sirens.
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Overlook Park Apartments
Cedar Fairmount is an ideal location for your first two years of medical school. It is located a brisk 5-7 min drive from the HEC and offers a quaint downtown area. This area includes a bar, several restaurants, a grocery store, and more.
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The Frederick
It's a nice inner-suburban neighborhood. It's slightly too sparse to be easily walkable, and the layout of the entire area is terribly convoluted, but it's reasonably safe, reasonably priced, and has plentiful amenities and activities.
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Stratford Arms
CH is an ok neighborhood. There are good stores and restaurants around the area. However, it borders the shadier parts of Cleveland. I don't really feel safe walking around the neighborhood. Also people here drive like maniacs.
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Kensington Place
The apartment I'm in is a 6 min walk from Coventry. Personally I enjoy coventry over little italy. Better restaurants than little italy. Don't see a lot of violence in this area since there's always patrol cops around.
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Middlehurst
We're still in the middle of a pandemic, so there haven't been opportunities to explore the neighborhood. However, it's reasonably quiet, and there are sidewalks and beautiful homes nearby for neighborhood walks.
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Heights Apartments on Overlook
I love this neighborhood. I am looking almost exclusively to stay in this area. I like having a grocery that is walkable and places to eat and socialize that are right there. Its a very safe area as well.
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2492 Derbyshire Road
10 minutes' walk to Dave's, a grocery store. 20 minutes' walk to PBL, the building for Weatherhead school students to take classes. It's quite safe to live here, but the social events are quite rare.
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Duke
It's very close to the old med school campus which is a huge perk. There are also some cute little bakeries and restaurants that are pretty good. However, overall there is not too much to do here.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Overlook Road is generally bustling, plenty of foot and vehicular traffic. More suburban community with lots of trees. Feel safe waking up and down the street. Walking distance to Coventry.
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Crestview
Coventry has some good food and Marcs for grocery shopping(which is cash only unfortunately). You could also walk to Dave's on Cedar-Fairmount, which is about a 10-15 minute walk.
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Pasadena
I really like the neighborhood, a lot of my classmates live on the street. It’s very friendly and walkable, you often see people about. The street does not feel too busy though
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Crestview
The neighborhood has been very nice to live in. There are always people out walking, and it has suited my wife and me very well with the great restaurants in Little Italy.
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Lewis Manor
People are walking on the street at all times of the day and night, so it is safe. A <10 minute walk to little Italy and a 10-15 minute walk to Coventry and Fairmount.
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Crestview
Safe compared to most places here. You guys will be living next to the new clinic anyway so I'm not sure why I even write this review since Waldorf will be further away.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
There's great places to eat and check out in the area as everything is within a reasonable walking distance as parking on the streets can get a bit crowded some times.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Great little shopping area. Has a grocery store, restaurants, and unique stores. Neighborhood is safe and close to school. Houses and apartments are somewhat old.
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Hampshire Road Apartments
Safe, quiet, walking distance to many fun areas (including Coventry, Little Italy, and Cedar-Fairmount). Lots of families with children and other students nearby.
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Duke
The neighborhood has been fine, I haven't ever felt unsafe, nor has my wife. Very close to coventry which is nice to walk around and has several restaurants.
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The Upperview
Some interesting people and grad students you will meet. Since most of grad students reside along overlook its also easier to visit them or invite them.
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Overlook Manor
The apartment is on Overlook Road where a lot of CWRU peeps live. 20 minute walk from campus. 15-20 walk to grocery store. 15 minute walk to Coventry.
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Pasadena
Mostly professional/graduate students and young families. The area is very quite but close to Coventry and uptown if you need restaurants/activities
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Duke
Next to Dave's supermarket and the Home Depot. Rather close to Whole Foods and Walmart. Only 20min to Costco which is very convenient for me.
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Kensington Place
The neighborhood is pretty safe. I mean Mayfield can get a little dangerous, but if you are not out late at night then it is pretty safe.
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Lewis Manor
Lots of students live here. School, Coventry restaurants/shops, and Cedar/Fairmount restaurants and shops are within walking distance.
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Duke
Walking distance to Case, as well as Little Italy, Coventry, and Univerisity Circle (all great areas for food and entertainment).
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Lewis Manor
I live a little farther away from the stores and restaurants but about a 10 minute walk which is nice as it is a little quieter
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Crestview
Very student friendly neighborhood. Lots of local restaurants and bars just around the corner. 15 minute walk away from CWRU
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Heights Apartments on Overlook
Close to campus, feels safe (not including the hill), quiet, closest grocery store is Dave's which is about a 10 min walk.
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The Lakeview
Quiet neighboorhood. Good restaurants nearby. Plenty of nice routes for running/walking outside. Close to CCF and UH.
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Duke
Very residential and quiet. A little distant from groceries and school. I feel generally very safe walking around.
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The Manstan
It’s a safe and quiet neighborhood. You can walk to Brueggers, Dave’s on Cedar, or Barrio on Cedar on a nice day.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
I appreciate how close it is to campus. This side of campus is definitely safer than the north side of campus.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
It's really quite. Very very low crime rate. Case bus stop is in the area. It's beautiful to walk or run.
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Overlook Manor
The surrounding neighborhood has a grocery store, shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Friendly, diverse neighborhood with multiple grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance.
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Duke
There are many families and students. I haven't had any problems and feel very safe even at night.
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2492 Derbyshire Road
Walking distance to campus, Fairmount, eateries, grocery store. Good location, good neighborhood
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Boulevard View Apartments
Safe neighborhood, but a quick walk to unsafe places. No problems with packages getting stolen.
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Crestview
The building is located directly next to the police and fire stations, so crime is very low
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The Concord Apartments
Good neighborhood inside a shopping circle. Police station very closeby and very secure.
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The Concord Apartments
Pretty safe during the day. I don't go out alone in the evenings just to be cautious
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Nothing special but close to Case western, safe, and many other students live nearby
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Euclid Overlook
Less than a 15 minute walk to campus, Uptown, Cedar-Fairmont, and Coventry areas.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Comfortable neighborhood, top for Cleveland, but that's not really saying much.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Little Italy is a great place to live! Tons of lively venues and restaurants
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Quiet area, sometimes feels a little too quiet. Dimly lit streets at night.
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Stratford Arms
Very safe
Close to Campus
Lots of students live here
Affordable
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Lewis Manor
Security is good and it doesn't take long before you reach a store.
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Overlook Manor
Neat environment with lots of trendy restaurants and attractions.
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Lewis Manor
I don't go out a lot. I don't know much, but GrubHub sucks here.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Lots of students/young adults. Love to walk the neighborhood.
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The Palmetto
Close to school, Coventry, and Cedar; shuttle stop nearby
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The Manstan
Waldorf is a close walk to school and Cedar-Fairmount.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
My car was broken into in the city lot right next to my apartment. Other than that, no security complaints. Cops often walk the beat in the area.
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Cleveland Heights Apartments
Close to everything.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Quite similar to my apartment
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Overlook Manor
Great neighborhood
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Heights Apartments on Overlook
Safe
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Mayfield Place
It’s convenient, safe and quiet.
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The Concord Apartments
nice, decent food
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Safe & friendly.
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The Plateau
Very safe with lots of restaurants and shops
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Castle
Coventry is great!
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O'Boyle
Safe, family friendly, fun.
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
Very quiet, safe
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Kensington Place
Safe, close
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Waldorf Towers Apartments
quiet and seldom crime
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Heights Apartments on Overlook


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