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Fees may applyEdge 1120





$599/unit
Fees may applyOlde Towne University Square





$569/unit
Fees may applyThe Lofts at Gateway





$330+/unit
Fees may applyUniversity Hills

$524+/unit
Fees may applyVivo Toledo
$350+/unit
Fees may applyWestwood Square Apartments





$543/unit
Fees may apply5520 Heatherdowns Blvd





$400/unit
Fees may apply638 Caswell Ave





$575/unit
Fees may applyLegacy Hills Apartments
Toledo, Ohio is a mid-sized city of approximately 265,000 people situated on the Maumee River at the western end of Lake Erie, in the heart of the Great Lakes region. The city is home to the University of Toledo, a public research university enrolling over 15,000 students, as well as other colleges and universities in the broader northwest Ohio area. Toledo has an industrial and manufacturing heritage as a Rust Belt city, and is undergoing ongoing revitalization efforts in its downtown core and historic neighborhoods. The city offers an affordable cost of living, a growing arts and dining scene in the arts district, and easy access to Lake Erie recreation. Students benefit from relatively low rents, accessible parking, and a variety of neighborhoods within close range of the UT campus.
A quiet residential subdivision directly adjacent to UT, where many students find apartments and rentals within walking or biking distance of classes.
One of Toledo's most distinctive historic neighborhoods, with grand Victorian homes, many converted into student rentals.
West of campus, with lower rents and a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings popular with upperclassmen and graduate students.
Newer apartment developments that have expanded the student housing inventory, for students with cars.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Toledo.
Toledo is served by TARTA (Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority), which operates bus routes connecting the University of Toledo campus to downtown Toledo and surrounding neighborhoods. Service is available throughout the city, but frequencies can be limited on some routes, so students relying on transit should review schedules in advance. TARTA offers discounted passes that can help students reduce commuting costs throughout the academic year.
Students living in University Hills, the Old West End, and Westwood can walk or bike to the UT campus with relative ease, as these neighborhoods sit within a mile or two of the main academic buildings. Toledo has developed multi-use trail infrastructure along the Maumee River that provides a scenic and car-free route for cyclists. Biking is a practical option for students in close-in neighborhoods, particularly during the warmer months of the academic year.
Parking in Toledo and around the University of Toledo campus is generally affordable and widely available compared to larger metropolitan areas. The university offers commuter parking permits at reasonable rates, and most off-campus rental properties in the surrounding neighborhoods include off-street parking. Students with cars will find it easy to park both on campus and throughout the city.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Toledo offers college students an affordable Rust Belt city experience with low rents, accessible parking, and a variety of neighborhoods within close range of the University of Toledo campus. The city has a growing arts and dining scene centered in the Toledo Arts District and along the riverfront, giving students options beyond campus life. Lake Erie and the Maumee River provide outdoor recreation opportunities that add to Toledo's quality of life for students.
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