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Studio Living on the Cleveland Ave Corridor: What You Pay and What You Get at Cleve Royale

A plain look at studio size and price near the CMAX line in Northeast Columbus, and how to tell when a studio beats a one bedroom for your budget.

At Cleve Royale a studio starts at $800 a month and gives you one open room with a separate bathroom, the leanest way to rent solo along the Cleveland Avenue corridor without paying for a bedroom you may not need.

Studios are the lowest cost floor plan we offer, so they draw students, first time renters, and folks who commute downtown on the CMAX line and want to keep rent tight. It pays to understand what that lower price buys you, and when spending a little more on a one bedroom actually makes sense for how you live.

So what is a studio, really

In a studio your sleeping area, sitting area, and kitchen all share one open room, and the bathroom stays behind its own door. A so called efficiency is much the same idea, only tighter, with a smaller kitchenette tucked in. The whole point is straightforward. Fewer square feet means a smaller rent and lighter utility bills each month.

A studio keeps rent low near the CMAX line
A studio keeps rent low near the CMAX line

What a studio runs at Cleve Royale

Our studios begin at $800 a month, which lands at the affordable end of what you will see across Northeast Columbus and the 43224 area. Sitting right on Cleveland Avenue with the CMAX bus rapid transit stopping close by, that price is part of why value minded renters and downtown commuters keep landing here.

Studio or one bedroom

Our one bedroom plans start at $850 a month and add a real bedroom with a door you can shut behind you. If you work from home, have people over, or simply want your bed out of view of the couch, that small jump is usually money well spent. If you are barely home and every dollar counts, the studio is the smarter pick.

Solo living, one CMAX ride from downtown
Solo living, one CMAX ride from downtown

Getting a small room to work harder

Living well in a studio comes down to going up the walls for storage, picking furniture that pulls double duty, and marking off zones with a rug or an open shelf. A storage ottoman here, a table that folds flat there, and suddenly the room feels roomier than the floor plan promised.

Tip: a studio saves you the most when the rent covers some bills. At Cleve Royale trash is already included, and an on site laundry room means no separate laundromat run, so compare the full monthly cost, not just the sticker rent.

If a budget studio or a low cost one bedroom near the CMAX line in Northeast Columbus fits where you are headed, Cleve Royale can walk you through what is open right now, and many approved renters are moved in within 72 hours. Request details at https://shirapropertiesllc.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-application/rfi?listingId=32707 or call (614) 349-8088.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How soon can I move into Cleve Royale?

Our apartments at 3607 Cleveland Avenue come renovated and move-in ready, with a refrigerator, oven, air conditioning, and cable hookups. The building has a shared laundry room and on-site parking, so settling in stays simple.

Once we approve your application, collect the deposit, and get the lease signed, keys usually follow within 48 to 72 hours. Send us your paperwork complete up front and we're glad to move that timeline along faster.

What apartments are available and what do they rent for?

Cleve Royale is the most budget-friendly community on this stretch of Cleveland Avenue. Studios start at $800 a month and 1-bed/1-bath apartments start at $850 a month, which works well for solo renters, students, and downtown commuters.

If you need more room, we also have a nearby 4-bed/2-bath house available at $1,300 a month.

What are the lease terms and security deposits?

Studio rent starts at $800 a month with an $800 refundable security deposit, which is one month's rent.

The 1-bedroom starts at $850 a month with an $850 refundable security deposit.

Every lease depends on an approved application, payment of the $50.00 non-refundable application fee, and finishing the screening. Leases usually run 12 months, and you can renew after that.

How much is the application fee?

Each application costs $50.00, and that fee is non-refundable.

What do I need to qualify to rent?

We look for a gross monthly income of at least 3x the rent. For a studio that comes to roughly $2,400 a month or more, and for the 1-bedroom about $2,550 a month or more. We ask for proof of income while your application is in process.

We also check for no recent evictions, no criminal background, and a solid credit history. Every adult 18 and older who plans to live in the apartment fills out an application and goes through screening.

Is internet and cable available?

Yes. The apartments are ready for high-speed internet and cable. The resident sets up and pays for service with whichever provider they prefer.

Are pets allowed?

We do not allow dogs or cats.

Verified service and assistance animals are welcome, as the law requires.

What utilities come with the rent?

Trash pickup is included in your rent.

Everything else, including electric, water and sewer, and internet and cable, is the resident's responsibility.

Can I get downtown without a car from Cleve Royale?

Yes, and that is one of the best parts of living here. The CMAX bus rapid transit line runs right along Cleveland Avenue with frequent, direct service into Downtown Columbus, which is great if you would rather skip the daily drive.

If you are flying, John Glenn Columbus International Airport is about 16 minutes away by car in normal traffic.

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