Apartment for rent

20 Hours Ago

8.9

Very Good

Mark Twain Apartments
17920 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA

Activity Residential

17920 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA

8.9

Very Good

Monthly rent	$750
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	–

Monthly rent	$750
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	–

20 Hours Ago

Location

17920 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA|Lakewood

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(844) 338-5721 ext. 9350

Property Overview

Mark Twain Apartments is highly rated with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10, reflecting its exceptional quality and strong value for money. The property features competitive pricing, impressive amenities, and a prime location near popular points of interest and public transport. With a trustworthiness rating of 7 out of 10 and a robust selection of photographs, this property presents a transparent and appealing choice for potential renters.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.9

Very Good

With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Mark Twain Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mark Twain Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Less expensive
Elevator
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Social life

Floor plans

17920 Detroit Road LLC - New Remodeled Suites

1 bed

1 bath

$750 /mo

1 unit available

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Amenities for Mark Twain Apartments

Tech

High-Speed Internet

Building

Elevator

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

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Units	1

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Mark Twain Apartments cost $750 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry and elevator. Located at 17920 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA, Mark Twain Apartments has 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Lakewood, renting an apartment at Mark Twain Apartments is 15% cheaper per month.

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8.9

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Very Good

How we rated Mark Twain Apartments

Price·10

Mark Twain Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.

Amenities·8

With multiple in-demand amenities, Mark Twain Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.

Location·9

Mark Twain Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.

Quality·9

Mark Twain Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.

Trustworthiness·7

Mark Twain Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

Came by here recently, they've done some sprucing. Anything more than 600 for one of their apartments would be silly. Not sure what they charge.

Eleanor Laene Schneider

Oct 21, 2017

Okay apartment building in west side of Lakewood

Lisa Wilkinson

Nov 13, 2017

Lived here for a year. Location is nice and that’s about where it ends. Like another reviewer said, any maintenance that needs to be done ends up falling on the tenant. I’ve lived in cheaper apartments that at least return your calls/emails when there’s something like a leak or dysfunctional appliance. Good news is, you can teach yourself to be really handy. Bad news is, when you move out they will gouge your security deposit for things that were broken when you moved in. I was charged $15 for a ‘shower curtain replacement’. There was no shower curtain in the apartment when I moved in. I left the one that I bought in the apartment figuring it would be either tossed out or used by the next tenant. They state in their listings that heat and parking are free— but there is a waiting list for parking and the lot does not have enough space to accommodate all the tenants. I was placed on a waiting list (if I was even actually given a second thought) and never heard anything on it. Ended up street parking as there is a tow truck that regularly patrols the lot to nab those trying to get a sneaky space to park in west Lakewood. If you don’t have a parking pass, you will get towed from that lot. In terms of heat, the building did have it, but you have no control over when it’s turned off and on. The baseboard heaters would blast in the colder months to the point where I would sometimes have the windows open on 20° nights. Better than the heaters not running enough? Absolutely, but just worth noting. Laundry is coin operated with a change machine that takes 1s and 5s. There’s no garbage chute in the building so you need to walk your trash down to the dumpster behind the building. Many tenants smoked when I lived there so the hallways reeked of tobacco. Only one relatively-small elevator so you can expect to wait a bit as it’s picking up/depositing people amongst the other floors. You can also prepare to carry a lot of things up stairs because they won’t fit in the elevator. All of that being said, I paid $875 a month for a two bed apartment in a good location where I could walk to most of the places I needed to go to. I wanted a place where I could sleep and cook/eat meals when I wasn’t at work or out and about in Lakewood. This was a good crummy apartment that fit my budget when that was how I was spending my time and money. Just be warned and know what you’re getting into. Understand that you will be sacrificing your security deposit as soon as you sign your lease, and in my case, you will be charged several hundred dollars over and above your security deposit for preexisting things that you did not cause. And yes, you have a great view of a McDonald’s billboard if you’re on the east-facing side. It changes about once every other month.

Chevrolet Movie The-ate-urr

Jan 12, 2024

If I could give less than a star, I certainly would. This place is absolutely horrible. You would have a more pleasurable experience sleeping in a cardboard box. THIS PLACE HAS INFESTATIONS!!! -Roaches: we were extremely clean in a newly renovated unit. Tons of people are dirty. Central heating with wall units and they came up through drains. I would loose sleep at night over the amount of roaches I would kill. -Bedbugs: we didn’t personally have any thankfully. Heard plenty of stories from other neighbors who had them and got them from others. Management does not pay for extermination services. You are to clean and handle the issue on your own. $35 fee for EACH item thrown away larger than a garbage bag. You get bedbugs and have to throw your whole house away? Extermination fee + garbage fees. Cleanliness: 1/10. Only because they have strict rules for managing tenant pet feces. First floor always smells like piss. Walls are dirty. Floor is dirty and dated carpet. Management was inexcusable. So many issues. Will leave at that. Soooo many hidden clauses in lease that end up getting you at some point. Be careful and read lease throughly. They get you. Took my entire security deposit for a few wall dings, scratches, common wear and tear. Charged me for AC filter cleanings. Like come on. Then you have to wait 65 days to get anything back form security deposit. (Law is 30 days) and blame it on “getting lost in the mail” Elevator is constantly down and is a terrible piece of equipment. They claimed to have spent “$100,000+” fixing the machine when they didn’t fix it. They put new doors on it to make it look newer. They put new control panels but kept same wiring. It still works very poorly. It’s too old of a machine to fix properly. Seriously a safety violation. I heard stories of people getting stuck in it. I am a friendly guy. I get to know everyone, everywhere. I knew 60% of all the people who lived in this place. Not one person had anything nice to say. Do yourself a favor, and stay away from Mark Twain. Honestly, stay away from any listing that Activity Residential has to offer.

Nikolas O'Connor

Aug 02, 2024

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Mark Twain Apartments is great for:

Social life

Areas nearby are accessible by walking
A bustling neighborhood
Diverse age groups live in this area
75 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Property highlights

How Mark Twain Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator: Improved accessibility features
Images Available: There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site: Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Lakewood

1-bedroom apartments at Mark Twain Apartments cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood.

Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.

Lakewood

A table of studio rental data trends in Lakewood
Month	Median Rent
October 2023	$900
November 2023	$756
December 2023	$734
January 2024	$731
February 2024	$720
March 2024	$760
April 2024	$807
May 2024	$741
June 2024	$825
July 2024	$779
August 2024	$828
September 2024	$830
October 2024	$939
November 2024	$894
December 2024	$807
January 2025	$797
February 2025	$996
March 2025	$967
April 2025	$806
May 2025	$796
June 2025	$780
July 2025	$803
August 2025	$820
September 2025	$837
October 2025	$838

A table of studio rental data trends in Lakewood
Month	Median Rent
October 2023	$900
November 2023	$756
December 2023	$733
January 2024	$731
February 2024	$720
March 2024	$760
April 2024	$807
May 2024	$741
June 2024	$825
July 2024	$779
August 2024	$828
September 2024	$830
October 2024	$939
November 2024	$894
December 2024	$807
January 2025	$797
February 2025	$996
March 2025	$967
April 2025	$806
May 2025	$796
June 2025	$780
July 2025	$800
August 2025	$820
September 2025	$837
October 2025	$838