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Van Wert, OH Homes for Rent

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    $850 total monthly price

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,120 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    230 South Ave Unit 230, Van Wert, OH 45891

    Spacious 2 Bedroom Apt. Both large bedrooms up with walk in closets, full bath up. Large living room, dining room, kitchen and utility room on first floor over a partial basement. Gas hot water heat heating system. Large front porch on a quite street. No pets, no smoking, and no drugs. Off street parking for one car. No utilities included in rental price.

    230 South Ave Unit 230, Van Wert, OH 45891
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    $3,200 total monthly price

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,600 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    206 S Shannon St Unit 206, Van Wert, OH 45891

    206 S Shannon St Unit 206, Van Wert, OH 45891

Why Live in Van Wert

Van Wert, Ohio, is a small rural city working to modernize through a growing downtown scene. The city is heavily car-dependent, with access to U.S. Routes 30 and 127, but lacks public transportation. The nearest commercial airport is Fort Wayne International Airport, 40 miles west. Van Wert is focusing on job growth in agriculture, manufacturing, and insurance sectors. The downtown area features new restaurants and coffee shops, including The Well Nutrition and Winans Chocolate Shop, alongside historic spots like Collins Fine Foods and 133 Bistro. For things to do, residents can visit Smiley Park, Jubilee Park, and Franklin Park, which includes a skate park funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation. YMCA Camp Clay offers summer activities with water attractions and a zipline. Annual events like the Van Wert County Fair and Peony Festival draw crowds for carnival food, truck shows, and local celebrations. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center hosts weekly performances. Housing includes single-family homes and new apartment developments, with two-story brick ranch-style and Craftsman homes on the city's eastern side. Van Wert City Schools serve 2,000 students and have a high rating, offering free dental services through Dental Outreach. Crime rates are lower than the national average, though larceny has increased recently. Environmental concerns include a history of severe weather events and high flood risk near downtown due to Town Creek.

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