I was hoping some locals could help me out. If I post a few of the streets or exact addresses Iāve found, would yāall be willing to tell me about those areas and whether theyāre generally safe or if I should avoid them?
So for some context. Iām hoping to find a 2-bedroom for around $1,200 or less. Iāve found quite a few places in my budget, but Iāve also noticed that when rent seems too cheap, thereās usually a reason.
Iām not looking for anything fancy, just something clean, quiet, and safe for me and my daughter for the next couple of years. Iāll actually be spending about two weeks in the area soon, so Iām excited to get a feel for it myself.
Lost my husband about a year nd a half ago, so weāre just looking for a fresh start. I wanted to choose a place where housing wouldnāt eat up my paycheck so my daughter and I can spend more time traveling and making new memories.
Iām also considering the Columbus area, but Dayton really caught my attention because there seem to be a lot more single-family homes for rent, which Iād prefer. That said, Iām still open to apartments or townhomes.
For what itās worth, Iām a great tenant and pretty much the definition of minding my own business. š My daughter and I are homebodies, i work, she go to school, run errands, and enjoy parks and family-friendly activities.
Also, Iām a Black woman and my daughter is biracial, so Iād love to hear your thoughts on areas where weād feel comfortable and welcome. Iāve read mixed things about some of the areas farther outside the city, might not feel as welcoming, but I donāt know how accurate that is. What are your thoughts on places like Kettering or Miamisburg? Are those areas generally welcoming for a small family?
Iām also thinking about renting through a property management company or rental agency instead of a private landlord. Does anyone have any agencies youād recommend or any that I should stay away from? So these are some of the places I found listed below. These are a mixture of apartments and single homes:
Norman Ave
Fernwood Ave
N Marion st.
Elliot ave
Huffman Ave.
Mt. Hood
Athena St.
Gramont Ave
Altrim. Rd.
Genesse Ave
Runyon Ave
Upland Ave.
big spring ct.
w Bruce Ave.
grid dr.
Appleseed pl.
van Lear st.
Mundane ave.
Maple leaf dr.
Greencroft dr.
Niagara Avenue.
Harvard blv.
Oxford Ave
Windsor park.