This list of rental properties is a courtesy service provided by the Office of the Provost and Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs created to assist academic appointees with temporary housing needs, especially visitors, new appointees, and those taking leave of absence. These listings are offered solely by CWRU faculty members (current or emeriti), current staff members, and current students. To explore other university housing options visit the Off-Campus Housing Listing Service. Need to update your rental listing? Email jrc235@case.edu.
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Important
Case Western Reserve University provides this Sabbatical & Temporary Housing Listing for the convenience of its academic appointees. CWRU is not holding itself out as a realtor or landlord, nor is it providing any of the services of a realtor or landlord. CWRU makes no representations about the truth or accuracy of the available rentals listed on this site, nor does it perform any inspections or make any representations as to the habitability or quality of the housing listed on this site; these are not “university approved” properties, and the university will not be liable for any claims related to the information on this site. This site and links are simply a resource center, providing information on available properties for rent. Users of this site should check out the housing unit for themselves personally before entering into a rental agreement. Each individual user of this site should use caution when conducting real estate transactions to avoid potential scams.
Available Rentals
Dorchester Avenue House, Shaker Heights
About: Fully-furnished, single-family home with use of 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Price includes all utilities, high-speed internet, garage parking, and lawn care. You’re responsible for snow removal (no plows allowed). Perfect for a visiting professor: just pack your clothes and other essentials and move in, no hassles. Close to shopping and right on the RTA Blue Line to downtown & connection to airport. 17-minute drive to campus. No kids, no pets please.
Date Available: August 15, 2025-May 31, 2026
Rent: $2400/mo., utilities, Wi-Fi and lawn care included, $2400 deposit
Contact Person: Paul Iversen
Email: paul.iversen@case.edu
Phone: 216.225.4042
Website: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3396-Dorchester-Rd-Shaker-Heights-OH-44120/33687860_zpid/
Glen Allen House, Cleveland Heights
About: Light-filled, one-story house on quiet cul-de-sac. In warm weather, relax on the patio, shaded by grapevines as you look at the herb and perennial gardens and listen to the wind in the oaks. In cold weather, sit by the fireplace. Enjoy a large kitchen, including professional-quality knives, a slow-cooker, and a wok. Home office with two desks and a large monitor that you can connect your laptop to. Additional flatscreen and DVD player in the living room. 0.8 mi. from a large supermarket, 0.6 mi. from the #9 bus, which will take you to both University Hospital and Cleveland Clinic main campuses.
Date Available: May 16, 2025-November 21, 2025
Rent: $1750/mo., utilities included, $1750 returnable deposit
Contact Person: Robin Snyder
Email: res29@case.edu
Phone: 216.630.4335
Website: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/501941_1
Merl Avenue Apartment, Lakewood
About: Stylish and furnished basement apartment available in the heart of Lakewood. This 700 sq. ft. basement, loft-inspired design has its own private entrance, 9-ft ceilings and mid-century furnishings. This apartment has 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 large European style full bath, workstation, walk-in closet, 2 TVs, central air/heat, induction stove, microwave, stainless steel appliances, butcher block countertops, and an "all-in-one" washer/dryer. Tenants will have street parking options. Situated on a quiet street and within walking distances to Lakewood shops and restaurants. Conveniently located within 10-15 minutes to both Downtown Cleveland and airport, 20 minutes from CWRU.
Date Available: October 1, 2022 and ongoing
Rent: $1650 monthly (all utilities included, including electric, cable, Wi-Fi, water, heating and cooling). $1650 refundable security deposit.
Contact Person: Kristina Morales
Email: n/a
Phone: 216.825.1320
Website: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/13227-Merl-Ave-Lakewood-OH-44107/33495264_zpid/
Allston Road House, Cleveland Heights
About: Single family home, furnished; 3 bedroom 1.5 baths, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, sun porch, nice sized yard and patio; driveway parking; Wi-Fi and utilities included; prefer no more than 2 renters; small pets negotiable.
Date Available: Negotiable
Rent: $2500/month; utilities included, $1250 deposit
Contact Person: DeBorah M. Hamilton
Email: mzdeehamilton@hotmail.com
Phone: 216.926.6612
Website: n/a
Ashbury Avenue Shared Housing, Cleveland
About: Looking to sublease at least two rooms in our Ashbury Avenue home.
Date Available: Mid-May 2023 - August 31, 2023
Rent: $750/month, utilities included. Negotiable.
Contact Person: Sahil Patel
Email: shp68@case.edu
Phone: 847.571.3043
Website: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/11424-Ashbury-Ave-Cleveland-OH-44106/33408897_zpid/