At Cleve Royale on Cleveland Avenue, trash is covered in your rent and there is a shared laundry room on the property. You handle electric, water and sewer, and internet or cable. Each apartment has A/C and comes cable-ready.
If you are looking at affordable apartments in Northeast Columbus and wondering which bills come with the rent, here is the straight answer: no community covers every single utility. What really helps is knowing up front which charges live inside your rent and which ones you arrange yourself. We want you to build a budget that holds no surprises. So let us lay out exactly what comes with a home at Cleve Royale and what you set up on your own. A few things are handled for you. A few things you take care of yourself. Both are worth knowing before you sign.
The bills your rent already covers
At Cleve Royale, trash pickup is folded into your rent. There is no separate waste or hauling charge tacked on each month. On top of that, you can use the shared laundry room right on the property, open to everyone who lives here. No hunting for a laundromat down Cleveland Avenue. These two perks come with the address, and they keep your monthly math nice and easy.
So we are square with you: trash service and laundry access are the pieces your rent takes care of. The remaining utilities land on your own account. We will spell those out next so nothing catches you off guard.
The bills that are yours to set up
Three things sit on your tab: electric, water and sewer, and internet or cable. Your electric bill runs your lights, your air conditioning, and whatever you plug into the wall. Water and sewer cover the kitchen sink, the shower, and the toilet. Internet and cable are entirely your call. You choose the company and the package that suits your wallet.
We will not throw out exact figures, because every household bill looks different. What you owe depends on how much you use, the size of your studio or one bedroom, and the season. Running the A/C in July and heating things up in January will nudge the electric bill up. One tip that helps a lot: ask each utility about budget billing, which levels your payment across the whole year so you skip the big monthly jumps. For the full first month picture too, take a look at our guide to apartment move-in costs in Columbus.
What comes built into your apartment
Every home is ready for you to settle right in. You get a refrigerator, an oven, central A/C for the warm Columbus summers, and a cable-ready setup so getting connected is quick. Interiors are freshly renovated too, so the space feels clean and current from day one. Curious about the rest of the list? See why renters pick Cleve Royale.
How the shared laundry room works
Straight talk here: there is no washer or dryer inside your unit. Laundry happens in the shared laundry room on the property that every resident is welcome to use. Skipping in-unit hookups is part of what keeps rent low, which matters at a value community like this one. You carry your basket over, start a load, and step back to your place while it runs. It is close, it is easy, and you never have to leave the community to get your clothes clean.
Pack your own detergent and keep a little cash or a few coins on hand in case a machine asks for them.
Simple ways to trim your utility bills
Small habits stack up into real money saved. Nudge the thermostat a bit warmer in summer and a bit cooler in winter, and let a fan take the edge off before you reach for the A/C. Trade out old bulbs for LED bulbs, which sip far less power and keep going for years.
With internet, resist paying for speed you will never touch. A basic or middle tier plan handles streaming, class work, and video calls just fine. Ring up a couple of providers, line up the prices, and ask what promo rate they give brand new customers. Little decisions like that leave more cash in your pocket month after month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is water included?
No, water and sewer are not covered at Cleve Royale. Residents pay their own water and sewer, along with electric and internet or cable. Trash is the utility that rides inside your rent, and you also get to use the shared on-site laundry room with nothing extra to set up.
Is there a washer and dryer in the unit?
No, the apartments do not have their own washer or dryer. Laundry is done in the shared laundry room on the property, which every resident can use. Leaving hookups out is part of what holds rent down, and it means you never have to drive off to a laundromat. Just bring your detergent and your clothes over to the room.
Who arranges the internet?
You set up your own internet and cable. Choose a provider that reaches the Cleveland Avenue area, pick a plan that fits your budget, and book the install. Every home is cable-ready, so the hookup is painless. Compare a handful of companies first and ask about new-customer promo pricing to keep the cost down.
What does the electric bill usually run?
Your electric bill shifts with how much you use and the time of year, so we cannot pin down one average and promise it. Summer cooling and winter heating drive it up, while spring and fall tend to settle lower. To even out the swings, ask your electric company about budget billing, which splits the yearly total into steady monthly payments.
Want to see what is included with your own eyes? Come by Cleve Royale Apartments at 3607 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224, right on the CMAX rapid transit line into downtown. Get in touch with our leasing office about bills, laundry, or anything else. See what is included and view the floor plans to find the studio or one bedroom that fits your budget.
