Cleveland’s high-end rentals mostly fall into two groups: towers downtown and in University Circle, and mid-size buildings in the neighborhoods just west of the Cuyahoga. The luxury apartments in Ohio City and Tremont belong to the second group, with distinct architecture, rooftop spaces and restaurants and shops a short walk away. The full Cleveland luxury apartments guide covers both groups.
Ohio City’s buildings sit around West 25th Street, Detroit Avenue and Hingetown, close to the West Side Market. Tremont’s are a short drive south on Scranton Road, Fairfield Avenue and Literary Road, on the high ground above the Flats. Both neighborhoods are a few minutes from downtown.
The buildings below are the ones that give renters something a standard complex does not, whether that is the structure itself, a rooftop, or a service in the building that saves a trip.
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Ohio City and Tremont buildings to tour
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INTRO
Best for: Mass-timber build across from the market
INTRO on West 25th Street is built with a mass-timber structure, and that shows up inside as wood interiors with a warmth a conventional glass tower cannot duplicate. It sits across from the West Side Market.
Start a tour with the larger terrace layouts, and ask how much outdoor space comes with each floor plan.
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Church + State
Best for: A courtyard with a climbing wall and slide
Church + State in Hingetown has an identity of its own: a courtyard with an exterior climbing wall and a spiral slide. The Lantern Room rooftop lounge and deck add a soaking pool and a fire pit.
Inside, the apartments pair oversized windows with granite kitchen islands. It suits renters who want shared spaces with some personality.
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The Quarter
Best for: Grocery, gallery and dog park on site
The Quarter on Detroit Avenue puts an art gallery, a grocery and a dog park on site, which covers a lot of daily errands without leaving the property. The rooftop patio looks out over the city and the lake, which gives it a different feel from a conventional courtyard complex. Dog owners in particular should put it on the tour list.
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The Lincoln
Best for: A smaller building with architectural character
The Lincoln on Scranton Road in Tremont is the architectural alternative to a resort-style tower. Vines climb its framework and native landscaping frames the windows.
Inside, high ceilings and wood and marble finishes set the tone, and an underground garage handles parking. At 82 residences it has a neighborhood scale that suits people who want a quieter building.
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Driftwood
Best for: Pool, rooftop deck and solarium
Driftwood on Fairfield Avenue in Tremont uses large picture windows, wood accents, stone surfaces and architectural lighting to set its tone. The shared spaces are a big part of the appeal: a pool, a rooftop deck and a communal solarium. The solarium gives residents a bright place to spend time through a Cleveland winter.
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Electric Gardens / Limelight
Best for: Coworking in the building
Electric Gardens on Literary Road in Tremont shares its address with Limelight, a coworking space. For people who work from home most days, a desk downstairs is a practical reason to choose this building over its neighbors.
Confirm what Limelight access comes with a lease, or whether a separate membership is needed, when you tour.
Ohio City or Tremont
How the two neighborhoods compare for renters
Ohio City’s buildings put you near the West Side Market, Detroit Avenue and the Hingetown blocks around Church + State. INTRO and The Quarter are on the neighborhood’s main streets. TREO is also on West 25th Street, south of INTRO toward Tremont, and is worth seeing in person.
Tremont’s options sit on Scranton Road, Fairfield Avenue and Literary Road, a few blocks from each other. The Lincoln leans toward architecture and finishes, Driftwood toward shared spaces, and Electric Gardens toward working from home.
Both neighborhoods are close enough to downtown that the choice usually comes down to the building itself and which streets you want outside your door.
Touring
What to ask when you visit
Parking is the first practical question. The Lincoln has an underground garage, so ask every other building how parking works and whether it is included.
If you have a dog, The Quarter’s on-site dog park is a clear advantage, and it is worth asking the others about pet policies and nearby green space. If you work from home, ask Electric Gardens about Limelight access and ask the other buildings whether they have any shared workspace at all.
Finally, ask to see the specific unit type you would rent, since finishes, views and layouts can vary within one building, and ask when residents can use the rooftop and pool spaces.
Other neighborhoods
If you want a downtown tower or a historic loft
For full-service towers, The Lumen above Playhouse Square has floor-to-ceiling glass, gas cooking and a penthouse collection, and The Bell at Erieview Plaza has a heated outdoor pool, coworking spaces and a 24-hour door attendant. In University Circle, One University Circle has a 24-hour concierge, heated pool and spa, and Artisan has a rooftop pool, a coworking library and a golf simulator.
For a historic building, Worthington Yards in the Warehouse District has brick, historic columns and tall windows, with landscaped courtyards and a rooftop garden. See every building in the full luxury apartments guide.
Good to know
Questions before you go.
Is there anything with a lake view nearby?
Welleon in Gordon Square, a short drive west of Ohio City, is a seven-story building with a rooftop pool and a sunset terrace overlooking the lake and skyline.
Is anything new coming to the near west side?
Naia Noir, in the Gordon Square lakefront area, is not open yet. Opening plans and amenities may change, so check with the developer before counting on it.
How far is Tremont from downtown?
Tremont sits just south of downtown across the Cuyahoga valley, a short drive over the bridges.
All buildings
Compare every luxury building on the map
The full guide covers luxury apartments downtown, in University Circle, Gordon Square, Ohio City and Tremont, with each building’s location and standout features.