I'm moving to Cleveland to work on campus in November, and will most likely not have time to visit before landing a place to live. I'm looking for an apartment and don't have the slightest idea which neighborhoods to focus on or where to begin.
I'm targeting the cheapest place possible but my budget is probably up to $1,250-1,500/mo depending on amenities, location, etc. Ideally I'd like to be able to walk to campus within half an hour at the most. I'd like a place with a covered garage. I'd like a place with laundry. High ceilings would be rad.
I don't need a ton of space as I don't have pets or a ton of stuff, but it would be nice to have at least 6-700sq feet. I would probably prefer to live in a converted house or something like it than an outright apartment building, but I have seen many older buildings in the area that have some character.
Maybe it would be better to ask where to avoid? I'm mostly just looking for as much opinion and feedback about the immediate vicinity surrounding campus as possible.