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We Have Affordable Student Rentals in the Most Desirable Locations

“Different strokes for different folks” goes the old saying, and that definitely holds true when looking for a house or apartment for rent in Athens or Columbus, Ohio. Location is key factor in determining whether a rental dwelling is right for you. It might make sense to look for an apartment or house in close proximity to whatever part of the campus most of your classes are located, hence shortening your daily trek to and from class. For instance, if you’re an art, music or education major at OU, living in the Mill-Palmer-Stewart street neighborhood would put you closer to Seigfred, Glidden and McCracken Halls. Depending on your academic pursuit at Ohio State, the same calculation could apply on your preferred apartment location. If walking isn’t your thing, maybe you should seek out an apartment or house that provides access to a bus route, or better yet, one centrally located with short walks to all campus locations. Krause Rental Properties has affordable apartments in both Athens and Columbus in a variety of great locations to suit your needs.

Cost Is a Major Factor in Your Rental Search

Another key factor in finding the right apartment or house for rent in Athens or Columbus is cost. It’s important to be realistic and consider your budget when looking for student housing. Krause Rental Properties has a wide range of competitively priced housing available to suit every budget in both campus communities. So, before you take a second job to pay for your ritzy uptown apartment, check the affordable options we offer at key locations uptown and all around the campus and community. Whether you want to be in the center of the action, in a quiet location on the outskirts of town, or somewhere in between, we are confident that we have quality, affordable Athens or Columbus housing options to suit a variety of personal preferences and needs, whether you’re a Bobcat or Buckeye.

Factors to Consider in Choosing an Off-Campus Rental

When choosing the perfect housing, it’s important to first consider your needs. Are you looking for Athens rental housing close to uptown, or a Columbus apartment in the University District? In Athens, you might want to consider something on Court Street where you’re close to the bar scene, restaurants and campus. If your budget won’t pay for that, consider something one or two blocks away. If you’re looking for something quieter, you might look into something on Athens’ West Side, which boasts older neighborhoods with a surplus of funky character. The Near East Side also has some relatively quiet neighborhoods (which in Athens usually means in a mixed student-townie neighborhood). If you prefer something more rural and have adequate transportation, you might want to think about renting something in Athens County. In Appalachian southeast Ohio, you can drive five minutes from town and be surrounded by the green hills with neighboring houses that aren’t on top of you. That’s a real bonus if you own a dog or are considering getting one. In Columbus, the neighborhoods between North High Street and the Olentangy River, with many student rentals close to the OSU campus, offer different characteristics, with some featuring stately older homes and others offering newer student apartment buildings.

Other Considerations With Rental Location

Other things to consider in rentals close to OU and/or Athens (or OSU and/or Columbus) include whether you prefer a yard, a porch, or other amenities such as a pool, shuttle service, or cable and WiFI services included in the rent. You might even be able to find an Athens or Columbus rental with a view. Or is your main criteria that your rental is close to the bars?

Your search for conveniently located, affordable rentals near the Ohio University or Ohio State campuses should begin and end with Krause Rental Properties. Offering some of the best places to rent in Columbus or Athens, we boast an easy-to-navigate website; prompt, friendly service; and an attractive variety of student rentals in Athens and Columbus. And once you’re settled into your off-campus student rental, if you require maintenance, want to pay your rent, or have any questions or concerns, our full-service website is designed to fulfill your needs. Don’t waste your time looking at student rentals that miss your ideal by a mile; Krause makes it easy by offering a consistently attractive array of rental houses and apartments in Columbus and Athens.

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