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Well, after taken everyone's much appreciated advice, I took a look at the Tremont area and am officially in love. Although, I must say that I was really disappointed in the two apartments that I had scheduled to view... however, I was so excited about the neighborhood, that I was determined to keep looking to find a place, which is how I ended up at Tremont Place Lofts—such an amazing space!! Thanks again to everyone for your suggestions and advice-- you made the process so much easier! Hope to see some of you around the neighborhood in the very near future!!

Thanks again to everyone who's submitted recommendations/suggestions! So I've set up a few places to look at this weekend (listed below); any feedback you guys can provide on these specific areas/streets would be great! - Shaker Heights: 19411 Winslow Ave - Shaker Heights: 3718 Glencairn - Cleveland Heights: 1646 Belmar Ave - Tremont: 1213 Fairfield Ave - Tremont: 716 College Avenue - Anyone know anything about The Hyacinth Lofts on East 63rd St? The neighborhood seems pretty sketchy, but maybe it's just me... Thanks again for all your help!!!

I've lived in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, so I'd love to be able to stay with that vibe-- shops and restaurants were within walking distance and I never felt unsafe walking my dog at night. Safety is a big priority with me since I will be living alone, but I also want to live around other young professionals, so the 'burbs are definitely out. Any additional feedback or suggestions would be very helpful!! Some people on this board lived in Lakewood when it used to be the area where the young professionals live. Things have changed over the past decade. I'd look into Tremont and Ohio City if I were you. From what you're saying, I'd tend more towards Tremont. I'd also suggest the area of Ohio City near W.25th/Lorain. Thanks-- that's helpful! My major issue is where exactly in Tremont? Are there decent apartment buildings or am I better off looking for a stand alone rental? I've mainly been seaching on Craigslist, which hasn't been too helpful since the posters tend to classifiy anything remotely close to Tremont as such, when it's obviously not... Also, do you have any suggestions about specific parameters/street boundries I should try to stay within?

I've lived in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, so I'd love to be able to stay with that vibe-- shops and restaurants were within walking distance and I never felt unsafe walking my dog at night. Safety is a big priority with me since I will be living alone, but I also want to live around other young professionals, so the 'burbs are definitely out. Any additional feedback or suggestions would be very helpful!!

Thank you all for your responses! This is really helping me to narrow things down! Any other suggestions or guidance is very much appreciated!!

I'm moving to Cleveland in the next few weeks and was hoping that people could provide me some parameters as far as which areas to stay in (i.e. East of whatever Street, North of whichever...)? I think it will help me to visualize the locations I should stay in to make sure that I'm staying in a safer neighborhood. I'm a single, late-20s female, so safety is key, but I still want to stay in an area where there are other 20 and 30-somethings and easily accessible restaurants, shops, bars, etc, so not the 'burbs. I'm currently looking in Lakewood, Tremont and Cleveland Heights areas, but am certainly open to suggestions. Thanks!

Any suggestions on good areas to live for single, mid- to late-20 year old females? Don't need the "crazy" nightlife, as that's long past, but some recommendations for an area that provides housing along with low-key bars, restaurants, shops, etc. where other singles hang out on the weekends. Ideally, would like a town house or rented house, as opposed to an apartment. The location would need to be dog friendly, too, so any suggestions for parks, walkable neighborhoods, etc. would be great! I've looked at the Tremont and Lakewoods areas, but haven't experienced them first hand... suggestions are very much appreciated!!