Hi Folks,

 

My girlfriend is going to Case next year and is possibly looking for nice apartments in coventry.  Does anyone have a website for any buildings?  Quality is a big priority.  Are there apartments available on Coventry road?

Hi Folks,

 

My girlfriend is going to Case next year and is possibly looking for nice apartments in coventry. Does anyone have a website for any buildings? Quality is a big priority. Are there apartments available on Coventry road?

 

Excuse me while I try not to laugh..... Okay, that's mean, but most of the apartments on Coventry have not been properly maintained over the years.  What's your definition of nice/quality?

i would agree, some of them say 'newly renovated!' which means some low quality upgrades and another coat of paint on top of everything. but there are some quality landlords that cater towards doctors and visiting staff to the universities. one that comes right off the top of my head is zipkin http://www.zipkinproperties.com/

Your best bet is to cruise the side streets, write down phone numbers from signs, and check each one out in person. 

There are some units above the retail on Coventry (the strip - b/t Mayfield and Euclid Hts Blvd) itself, but not many.  There are also some units on Coventry north of Mayfield, but that area (the Jets) starts to merge with East Cleveland.  Most of the apartments are on Mayfield Road (both east and west of Coventry), Euclid Heights Blvd (mostly west of Coventry, with a few buildings to the east), Hampshire Rd and Lancashire Rd (both to the west of Coventry).  You might be able to find a unit in a muti-dwelling home on or just off of Hampshire to the east of Coventry.

 

I would not think that web searches are going to lead you in the right direction for this neighborhood.  As the above post recommends, just go there and drive/walk/bike around looking for signs and jotting down #'s.

 

Not sure what you mean by "quality".  Nothing is new around there, but the character is off the charts IMO.  Several of the units I have been in have servant entrances and other indicia of former glory.  No forced air though (of course).

 

I personally recommend the buildings lining the north side of Euclid Heights Blvd heading west away from Coventry Rd.  VERY spacious and many have large front porches.  Plus, nice buffer zone with the sketchier parts of the neighborhood north of Mayfield Rd.

 

i second the north side of euclid heights.

Do not rent from AGP Realty.

What do people think of Lake Park Tower?  It's that hi rise on Superior just north of the Coventry area.  I believe it's in East Cleveland, so that's one issue right there.  But has anyone been inside?  How's the maintenance?  How's the management?

Best to stay south of Mayfield Rd.  Some of the buildings on the north side of Mayfield itself are comparable to those in the rest of the Coventry area, but I would not rent anywhere past Mayfield going north.  Might not be so bad on Coventry itself between Mayfield and Superior, but I would not touch Superior (north of Mayfield) or any of the side streets (north of Mayfield) between Coventry and Superior.

Do not rent from AGP Realty.

 

Haha, you lived in one of their buildings too????  I second that advice.

Best to stay south of Mayfield Rd.  Some of the buildings on the north side of Mayfield itself are comparable to those in the rest of the Coventry area, but I would not rent anywhere past Mayfield going north.  Might not be so bad on Coventry itself between Mayfield and Superior, but I would not touch Superior (north of Mayfield) or any of the side streets (north of Mayfield) between Coventry and Superior.

 

I lived on Belmar (N of Mayfield) some years back and I got robbed there... so I agree with your assessment of the area.  However, this is a newer building and it might fit my budget.  Most of Coventry exceeds my budget.  Do you know of any 1br places south of Mayfield one could get for around $500?  As mentioned above, a lot of these places need work and I'd be concerned that taking one at the very bottom of the market is just asking for trouble.  The one I had before was $575 and tiny, on the wrong side of Mayfield, overrun with mice, and had a toilet that barely worked.  Most of the units I looked at before taking that one cost more and looked worse. 

I rented from this landlord.

http://www.clevelandheightsapts.com/

 

The buildings were well maintained and nice. 

Best to stay south of Mayfield Rd. Some of the buildings on the north side of Mayfield itself are comparable to those in the rest of the Coventry area, but I would not rent anywhere past Mayfield going north. Might not be so bad on Coventry itself between Mayfield and Superior, but I would not touch Superior (north of Mayfield) or any of the side streets (north of Mayfield) between Coventry and Superior.

 

I lived on Belmar (N of Mayfield) some years back and I got robbed there... so I agree with your assessment of the area. However, this is a newer building and it might fit my budget. Most of Coventry exceeds my budget. Do you know of any 1br places south of Mayfield one could get for around $500? As mentioned above, a lot of these places need work and I'd be concerned that taking one at the very bottom of the market is just asking for trouble. The one I had before was $575 and tiny, on the wrong side of Mayfield, overrun with mice, and had a toilet that barely worked. Most of the units I looked at before taking that one cost more and looked worse.

 

There are three buildings on the south side of Mayfield immediately to the east of Coventry that might be within your budget.  Not sure what the names are though.  They are not the nicest, but are spacious and decently maintained.  Great location.

 

Some friends of mine rented a 2 bedroom unit in one those buildings I think for $625/mo.

I shall investigate.  Those buildings don't look bad at all, if we're thinking of the same ones.

My buddy is a cop for the CHPD and tells me that kids mistakenly rent on Coventry, but north of Mayfield, thinking it's a fine area.  Just drive it.  The closer you get to Superior is BAD.  For what it's worth, I think you'd be nuts to live in Lake Park Tower.

I shall investigate. Those buildings don't look bad at all, if we're thinking of the same ones.

 

They are the first three buildings you pass heading east on Mayfield just past Coventry.

Thanks all for the input.  SHe picked a really cool apartment in Little Italy.  We can close out this thread if youd like.

I'd keep it open. It's helpful for visitors to learn from other's experiences.