Housing Information

There are many opportunities for housing in the Cleveland area that are convenient to St. Vincent Charity Medical Center . This page is designed to give you a sense of what housing is available and the associated cost involved.

Housing Being Utilized By Current Residents

Tips for Renters

• Check out neighborhoods. Check out neighborhoods for convenience, affordability, safety and style. Think about RTA train and bus access, laundromats and shopping, as well as specific criteria which interest you such as close proximity to parks, friends, parking, nightlife, your job, etc.
• Get your own credit report. You can save time and money by checking your credit report out ahead of time. Landlords will always want to do their own credit report, but having one ready will make you better prepared, and might speed up the process.
• Get a second opinion. Bring someone with you to look at apartments you are thinking of renting. Sometimes a second party can point out things you may not have noticed. Have canceled rent checks. Have copies of your canceled rent checks or rent receipts for the last two years. Some landlords will not require that you show them your canceled checks or receipts, and some will only require six months to one year's worth, but save yourself the trouble by tracking them down now. If you don't keep your canceled checks, your bank can provide copies of them for a fee.
• Be prepared to pay a realtor's fee if you use an agency. You may find it's easier and more personalized to go through a realtor. If you choose this method, keep in mind that realtors charge a "finder's fee," usually 15% of the yearly rent.
• Security Deposits. Security deposits range from $100 to a full month's rent, most commonly being approximately $250. Some apartments require separate deposits for roommates. Credit application fees are generally $10 - $35. Utilities. Rent will often include sewer, water, trash and pest control. Gas and electricity are almost always paid separately by the tenant. Make sure you are aware which utilities are to be paid by the landlord and which utilities are the responsibilities of the tenant.
• What About Pets? Many apartments allow pets. Pet size is commonly restricted to 20 lbs. and 12 inches in height, however larger pets can be accommodated by a few communities. The pet deposit will range from $100 - $300 per pet often with all or a portion of that deposit being non-refundable. There may be additional rent as well.

Searching For An Apartment in Cleveland

The following links will give you a guide to searching for an apartment in Cleveland, Ohio and the surrounding area.

• Digital City for Cleveland
  The Apartment and Rental section of The Digital City site for Cleveland, Ohio.
• ClevelandLive's Advance Homes
  ClevelandLive's listing of real estate properties listed in recent Plain Dealer newspaper listings.