Axis at Ansel

Not great neighborhood. We've had several break-ins in the parking lot, people stealing cars when kia/Hyundai stuff was happening, smashing windows to steal stuff inside, etc. Some loitering issues with smoothie shop and bus stop right there. Has been increase in security at night in parking lot with patrol car. We've been unaffected by not leaving valuables out and parking in better lit parts of parking lot near cameras. Definitely not luxury - one elevator is almost always down. Things are messy, work requests need multiple follow ups to get addressed, new management inherited a mess but communication is lacking. Overpriced based on neighborhood and quality of apartment. You'll get less bang for your buck in university circle but the building has ADA accessible units, working elevator, ramp at entrances, and ramp in lobby. Many other neighborhoods don't have affordable accessible units. Allows pets with limits and extra fees. Right across street from CWRU parking lot where west campus shuttle picks up to go to HEC. At the HEC, you can transfer to many other CWRU shuttles. Also only 25-35 min walk to quad/BRB

Overall, my experience at Axis has been okay. The unit itself is nice and a location convenient to CWRU (bus 9 takes you there if it's cold!), but maintenance of the property as a whole has been not kept up. Various things have been broken for a while, such as a gate in the back of the parking lot, carpet dirty, one elevator broken, etc. The property manager Brel doesn't seem to care about it and isn't always at the office during posted hours. Again, the unit itself is fine, but things seem to be heading in the wrong direction.

I absolutely love Axis. It is on the expensive side but it covers everything except electricity (which is not much). The gym is very convenient and it is also a 10 minute walk to school.

I love my apartment at Axis! My apartment is spacious and I live very close to campus and the HEC, which is very convenient. Only concerns are that building management is not the greatest and the immediate area surrounding the apartment are not very safe at night. Apartment-wide amenities are also generally limited (ex: there is no large shared-space for social gatherings, for example) and surrounding amenities (ex: restaurants and bars) are also limited.

It is a large, new apartment building that is generally clean and well-maintained. The rent is a bit high for the size, but it is conveniently located hear the health education campus and Cleveland Clinic. The walk to CWRU/UH is about one mile so that is doable on most days depending on weather.

Building is amazing, modern, clean, spacious units with almost all amenities included (water, gas, cable, wifi all included), you only pay electric; In unit laundry in each unit, walk in closets, massive bathroom. The security guards and property managers are the best, extremely kind and helpful.

Only cons would be that your car will be occasionally broken into (so leave nothing in it, ever) and some neighbors unfortunately do not pick up after their dogs which can be more or less annoying than the car robberies.

Axis is a comfortable apartment. Although the leasing process was somewhat disorganized, the apartment itself is very well maintained and managed. Service issues are fixed quickly and the building is pretty responsive to issues the residents bring up. Mostly graduate students and some families live in the building. There have been some safety concerns so we try to avoid going out late at night and walking after dark. There is no longer a shuttle that goes from lot 14 to the HEC. However, there is usually street parking near the school you can use (if you go early enough). You can also use Saferide from 6:00PM-3:00AM. Overall, it has been a good experience living at Axis.

I love the apartment and management just not the safest area. It’s also very conveniently located close to campus

One of the best apartment for first year!

The apartment itself is good, but due to the location there have been some issues (e.g. cars broken into in the parking lot). New management is not super responsive to concerns or needs. Does offer furnished apartments and short term leases