Cheat Lake's Morgantown border was a major battle point between the English and the French as they both sought control of this area in the 1700s.

Cheat Lake, WV sits just under the Pennsylvania / West Virginia border. This Morgantown suburb offers easy access to all of the attractions that Morgantown has to offer, while offering you a quiet sanctuary away from the growing downtown area, the thriving university, and the growing job market. Cheat Lake is situated in the northeast corner of Morgantown, framed on one side by the expansive city area, and the other side by the natural beauty of the Appalachian mountains, lakes, and rivers.

Moving to Cheat Lake

This Morgantown suburb benefits from the prospering city, although this does drive up housing costs in the area. This is one of the most expensive suburbs in the area to live in, but you do get plenty of options, whether you want a newly built townhouse, a beautiful A frame house along Cheat Lake, or serviced apartments for rent in Cheat Lake. Some of the complexes you can often rent an apartment from in this area include Quail Oak Apartments, Braemar Townhouses, and Twin Knobs Apartments.

Pay close attention to whether a listing is for places to live in in Cheat Lake or vacation rentals. This area sees a lot of tourist traffic, especially during hunting and fishing seasons, so many landlords offer vacation rentals. These are typically shorter term rentals, so if you want to get a feel for the area before you move in, you may want to try that option out to see how you enjoy the area. Generally, the landlords in this area are experienced, either in vacation rentals or standard apartments. The variety of options helps you find a quick place to live if you're moving in a hurry, so you don't have to spend a lot of time in the location scouting and preparation phase of moving.

Neighborhoods in Cheat Lake

Though Cheat Lake is a suburb of Morgantown and lacks any interior neighborhoods, there is plenty to enjoy in this town. Around the Quail Oak Apartment complex Willow Spa provides a relaxing getaway after a long day, while Cheat Lake's Sunset Beach is also close by. It has several apartment configurations to meet your needs.

Braemar townhouses offers 1 to 3 bedroom townhouse in Cheat Lake, particularly the recreational options that are available on the lake. It is also close to the Skyview public transit line and the Artimezia Aveda Salon.

Twin Knobs Apartments offers 2 and 3 bedroom options that are all electric and have central heating and cooling. It's near the Lake Manor Bed and Breakfast, Ruby and Ketchy's restaurant, and Coles Run stream.

Living in Cheat Lake, WV

Cheat Lake is a swiftly growing and bustling city, but it still remains a peaceful place with its expansive outdoors. You sit incredibly close to the downtown area without being in the thick of it, providing you with a quick commute time if you work at one of the many businesses that call this area home. Cheat Lake jobs are mostly situated within Morgantown itself, as this is a highly residential area. A 5-mile commute gets you access to jobs at the university, manufacturing positions, a growing tech sector, and many retail positions.

Cheat Lake is relatively car dependent with a Walk Score of 28. You have plenty of restaurants in the area, but you need to go further into Morgantown to hit the business districts for shopping, grocery stores, and other businesses. Morgantown's public transit service does not run out to Cheat Lake, so you do need your own car or a carpool to get into the city proper. It is fairly bike friendly, however, so that's an environmentally friendly option.

This part of West Virginia is well renowned for its natural beauty, especially when it comes to the lakes and rivers. You're obviously situated right at Cheat Lake, but you also have several nearby rivers for fishing and water recreation. Coppers Rock State Forest is also in your backyard, with a particularly gorgeous view during the fall.

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