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University Circle, 2040 Stearns Rd | Cleveland
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  •  24-hour Availability
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  High Ceilings
  •  Online Rent Payment
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets

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5.5
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About this Location

Shaker Lakes Park
15 min walk
48-48A/9/HealthLine (bus) - 3 min
10 (bus) - 7 min
In a quiet
neighborhood

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,000+
Schedule Appointment At
(844) 697-3886
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Included

    •  Heat Included
    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Gas Range
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Lease Terms

    •  Online Rent Payment
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-hour Availability
    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 5.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

9.5
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4.5
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6.0
Management
6.0
Value
6.0
Social
8.5
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Functional, zero hassle

I have lived in the same studio for 4 years. There has been one problem with the building where I was asked to vacate (leaking pipe meant they had to open up the ceiling and there were asbestos concerns). Management was beyond stellar. They put me up in a nearby hotel and comped me 1 month's rent. Other than that, nobody bothers me and I never worry about things getting turned upside down. Super professional, efficient, and reliable. Can't beat the location.

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Bad Management

The price was low because the apartments are old and small, and being on the west side of the south quad meant that it was relatively safe, and walking to class was easy even in the snow, because the campus paths are cleared and salted regularly.

However, the management was terrible, and apparently the management company (located in Miami, FL) was eventually made aware of this, and during the 18 months I lived there the entire management office went through two total employee turnovers. I only had minimal contact with the 3rd group of employees at the end of my stay, so I can't say for sure that they're as terrible at their job as their predecessors, but I'm not going to risk staying there again when I get back from my semester abroad.

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The Neighborhood

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dining 27 Recs

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Michelson & Morley
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fitness 4 Recs

Cleveland Yoga
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parks 2 Recs

Wade Park Lagoon
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coffee 9 Recs

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About University Circle

Located just outside of downtown, it is a great spot to live where you are not directly in the hustle and bustle but can choose to be when wanted with accessible public transportation. The highly rated Case Western Reserve University brings a college town feel with students and offers a walkable com...
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Median rents in University Circle
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1,200
1 Bedroom
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1,650
2 Bedroom
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2,725

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University Circle Reviews

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It's part urban and part suburban. There are nice walking trails around wade oval, but could be dangerous if you're alone during the early or late hours of the day. Walk with a friend or group of friends.

Close enough to campus buildings so there was enough light that I felt safe enough, but once I left campus, felt a little more alert.
The building is in between two large hospitals, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, making it very easy for me to get to class/rotations. It is generally safe. The Case Western Reserve University police and Cleveland Clinic patrol the area almost constantly, and I have always felt secure. Additionally, I am close to museums, coffee shops, libraries, bars, and nice places to eat, study, and hang out.
It's a wonderful neighborhood - walking distance to all the museums, botanical gardens, and some of the best restaurants in Cleveland. Also walking distance to a couple coffee shops and the CWRU library and student center, so ideal for studying. The best part: < 5 min commute to school and you get to avoid Cedar coming down the hill.
Living in University Circle while in law school has made a stressful experience pleasant and less complicated. The walk to campus (which is in University Circle) is fabulous - not having to battle hospital traffic and find parking is great. There's a Constantino's Market that provides all grocery needs. University Circle has a diverse range of food options - from upscale dining at L'Albatros, to comfort food in Little Italy, to fast casual in Uptown, you could probably eat somewhere different every night for a month, all within walking distance.

University Circle is THE hub for cultural activity in Cleveland. The Cleveland Museum of Art is my favorite place in the Circle. It has fabulous permanent exhibits and brings in wonderful temporary exhibitions. The museum hosts social events that are perfect for young people more than once a month. The Circle also contains Severance Hall - home of the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, the Natural History Museum, and more!

The area is fairly safe as it is heavily patrolled by UCPD and Campus Police. Ambulances frequent the area to get to the hospital, but that is the only noise complaint I've ever heard of.

I couldn't be happier about living right in University Circle during law school.
The neighborhood is very safe, although I only walk to and from school. From park lane, I would not walk to go grocery shopping as there are not stores nearby except for rite aid.
neighbors are friendly, though due to the location and the vast majority of the people living in the building are working or going to school, rarely see neighbors. The most active time with people in the building are on Friday nights through Saturday night.
There is a lot of things to do in the neighborhood now. It is feeling more like a campus area, with some local flavor mixed in.
There is a grocery store that is very convenient and also the normal college campus chain restaurants like Chipotle.
This is a safe neighbourhood as it's located in the heart of university circle. There are lots of restaurants within one minute walking distance and the public transport connectivity is very good.

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