Wadsworth, OH 230 Apartments for Rent

Wadsworth is a town of heroes. After all, it was named after a hero of the revolutionary war, General Elijah Wadsworth.

Wadsworth has the quaintness and community spirit of a small town, but is actually of a reasonable size and has a range of facilities to prove it. The town was founded in 1814 and has its fair share of historic buildings, in addition to more modern developments. If you choose to live in Wadsworth, you'll be in good company, as one-time residents include astronaut Michael Foreman, Steven Sweet from the band Warrant, actress Nancy Everhard and congressman Jim Renacci.

Renting in Wadsworth

The total proportion of places to live in Wadsworth that are occupied by their owners is slightly above the national average, which means that there may be fewer places to rent on the market than in other towns of a comparable size. That said, there are still many options when it comes to finding a new home to rent, so it shouldn't be too much of a chore. Just allow at least four to six weeks to look for a rental property and you should be golden. You might need a little extra time if you have specific needs, for instance, if you're looking for pet-friendly apartments. To speed up the process, make sure you have your credit history, rental history, proof of income and references handy.

Neighborhoods in Wadsworth

Since Wadsworth is an old town that has expanded over the years, there can be a fair amount of difference between neighborhoods. Some are older and filled with historic properties, whereas others contain mostly newly erected buildings, and some have many more amenities and things to do. Whatever your preference, you should be able to find rental housing in an area that you love.

Great Oaks: This neighborhood is almost self-contained, with its shopping facilities, restaurants and movie theater. Expect to find modern homes in this area as it's newly developed.

Downtown: Downtown Wadsworth is the historic district, so it's the ideal neighborhood to live in if you prefer older places to rent. As well as gorgeous historic buildings, you'll find plenty to do, such as having a drink in a local coffee shop or taking a stroll through East Park.

Meadows of Wintergreen: This neighborhood is a bit more sparsely populated than other areas of Wadsworth. Rental housing here tends to be on the larger side.

Life in Wadsworth

Life is interesting in Wadsworth, with a range of things to see and do. There are more than 200 acres of public park land in the city, some with great facilities such as soccer pitches, baseball fields and grills. Blue Sky Drive-In can be found in East Wadsworth and is one of the last drive-in movie theaters in the state. If you prefer a more conventional movie-going experience, you can head to Great Oaks Cinema. History buffs will love to explore the historic Downtown area. The calendar is rife with community events, the biggest of which is the annual Blue Tip festival.