Central Lima Homes for Rent

Central Lima features gridded residential streets with narrow sidewalks and lots averaging less than one-tenth of an acre. The neighborhood is characterized by bungalows and cottages, typically offering three bedrooms and ranging between 1,000 and 1,500 square feet. Homes are closely spaced, often lacking attached garages and other amenities, but are competitively priced and located within 1 mile of downtown. Dining options include Ginger Asian Kitchen, Jerry’s deli, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, and Dairy Queen, with Pappy’s Lounge providing an evening karaoke spot. Grocery options are limited to J & E Haitian Caribbean Store and Dollar General for household items. Baxter Park, a small field suitable for picnics, is located immediately west of the neighborhood, while Faurot Park, nearly a mile south, offers a playground, dog-walking paths, and skateboarding areas. Central Lima’s schools, including Heritage Elementary, Lima North Middle, Lima West Middle, and Lima Senior High, have average ratings. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable with bus routes from the Allen County Regional Transit Authority running along Route 81 and Market Street, making the 2-mile bus ride to the city center about 10 minutes or a 5-minute drive by car. The area has no immediate environmental concerns, and recent improvements have been made to the wastewater treatment system.