Willowick, OH 182 Apartments for Rent

Willowick, OH, home of Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse.

Willowick is a small city located in Lake County, Ohio and is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. More than 15,000 people have made this city their home, with a reputation for being friendly and welcoming. The name "Willowick," is derived from the joining of the names of two nearby cities, Wickliffe and Willoughby. This area originally belonged to Native American tribes that include the Ottawa, Shawnee, Erie, Chippewa, Wyandotte and Delaware people. The land was used for both hunting and fishing grounds. Are you looking for an apartment for rent in Willowick? We have the solution to make your search as stress-free as possible. With our tool, you can find all types of rental housing, including all bills paid apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, serviced apartments and rental condos.

Moving to Willowick

What comes to your mind when you think about moving to a new city? Most people worry about the hassle that goes hand in hand with moving and also about what to expect when they move to the new place. This is only natural and goes with the normal human tendency to fear the unknown, but a little bit of research, beforehand, will eliminate most of the apprehension as you start to get a clearer picture of your potential life in the new city. For instance, if you are apprehensive about your finances as you contemplate moving to Willowick, getting information about the cost of living there will help set your mind at ease - or confirm your worst fear. Just joking, the cost of living in Willowick is actually 2.5 percent lower than the Ohio Average, which is already almost 6 percent lower than the national median. When you move to a city with a cost of living index that is lower than the national average, this usually means that the costs of essentials such as housing, transportation, groceries and utilities might be lower than what obtains in many cities.

Neighborhoods in Willowick

Four main neighborhoods make up the city of Willowick. Here is a quick overview of each one.

City Center: This part of town may best be described as an urban neighborhood, with relatively affordable rental rates. One of the things you will notice about this area is the wide variety of rental housing options for those who are looking for apartments to rent in this city. The options include single-family homes, apartment complexes, high-rise apartment buildings and small studio apartments. Most of the homes here were built between 1940 to 1999, with a few newer projects. Most of the residents here find driving useful and the average commute to work is between 15 to 30 minutes either way.

Shoregate: This neighborhood is relatively affordable, with a variety of rental housing choices, including high-rise apartments, small studio apartments, apartment complexes and single family homes. The homes here were mostly built between 1940 and the late 1960s, with some newer projects to accommodate the high demand for housing in this neighborhood.

Willowick Dr / Vine St: This is another neighborhood with plenty of rental housing options similar to what you will find in the City Center neighborhood, with the exception that the rental rates here are a little higher than that of the apartments in the City Center. Another thing that you can't help noticing about this neighborhood is the large number of single-family homes here, in comparison to other housing options. Also, most of the houses here are occupied by the owners, unlike some places with a mix between owners and renters. The average commute from here to work is also between 15 and 30 minutes.

Lake Shore Blvd / Gilchrist Dr: The Lake Shore Blvd / Gilchrist Dr neighborhood has also several rental housing options, including, high-rise apartment buildings, single-family homes and small studio apartments. The commute from here to work is also similar to what you will find in the rest of the neighborhoods.

Life in Willowick

Like most communities in the country, this one has a roster of events lined up from the beginning of the year to the end. Residents and visitors can participate in anyone they like, including the teen dances, football games, soccer, baseball and softball. On hot summer days, you can take a dip in the community pool to cool off, or you could participate in the Willowick Community Parade. Other activities include solo outdoor recreation that may include an exploration of the Cleveland Botanical Garden or a visit to Manry Park to utilize any of the amenities there. You could also visit the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse or the James A. Garfield National Historic Site.

Education

You might be interested to know that Willowick has two high schools, one elementary school and one middle school. There are a couple of private high schools and private schools that cater to the Pre-K to Grade 12 group. Higher education in this city is provided by Lakeland Community College and Lake Erie College.

Transportation

There is one Amtrak station within 30 miles of the city center and the major airport that services this area is the Cuyahoga County Airport. Lake County provides public transportation through its Laketran mass transit system, which has won the Outstanding Achievement Award by the American Public Transportation Association. The buses run on a regular schedule and residents can also take advantage of the dial-a-ride service that is part of the offer. Just like most public transit schemes in the country, senior citizens and the disabled get extra service and also some discounts.