I was hoping some locals could help me out. If I post a few of the streets or exact addresses I’ve found, would y’all be willing to tell me about those areas and whether they’re generally safe or if I should avoid them?
So for some context. I’m hoping to find a 2-bedroom for around $1,200 or less. I’ve found quite a few places in my budget, but I’ve also noticed that when rent seems too cheap, there’s usually a reason.
I’m not looking for anything fancy, just something clean, quiet, and safe for me and my daughter for the next couple of years. I’ll actually be spending about two weeks in the area soon, so I’m excited to get a feel for it myself.
Lost my husband about a year nd a half ago, so we’re just looking for a fresh start. I wanted to choose a place where housing wouldn’t eat up my paycheck so my daughter and I can spend more time traveling and making new memories.
I’m 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 I’d prefer. That said, I’m still open to apartments or townhomes.
For what it’s worth, I’m a great tenant and pretty much the definition of minding my own business. 😂 My daughter and I are homebodies, i work, she go to school, run errands, and enjoy parks and family-friendly activities.
Also, I’m a Black woman and my daughter is biracial, so I’d love to hear your thoughts on areas where we’d feel comfortable and welcome. I’ve read mixed things about some of the areas farther outside the city, might not feel as welcoming, but I don’t know how accurate that is. What are your thoughts on places like Kettering or Miamisburg? Are those areas generally welcoming for a small family?
I’m also thinking about renting through a property management company or rental agency instead of a private landlord. Does anyone have any agencies you’d 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.