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Awesome, thanks for the help everyone. As far as areas go, I'm looking for either right in the heart of downtown, or something that would compare to Cambridge/Allston/Somerville in relation to Boston. The places you guys mentioned - Ohio City, University Circle, Shaker Square - are these places convenient to my commute to work (Mentor)? And far is it from downtown? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm from Boston and I'm moving to Cleveland this December-January for work. I am a young professional. My office will be in Mentor, but I would like to live in downtown. I am looking to spend hopefully no more than $550-600 on rent, so my options would be a studio or finding an opening in an apartment with roommates. I hear living in Cleveland is pretty cheap and I would love to be able to live in a loft style apartment or somewhere walkable to shopping/restaurants. If my budget doesn't work for living in downtown, what are some good alternatives that are still fun/lively to live in, convenient of getting into the city and towards the same direction as Mentor? (where I'll be commuting to work). Some people told me that Ohio City, University Circle, and Shaker Square good places to live. Does anyone have any suggestions on places to live that are within my budget, in the city or very close to the city, convenient, and has a fun vibe for a young professional? I really do not want to live in a suburb! Also - does anyone have any experience with "Crittenden Court" apartment? Good, bad? Thanks!!