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This is a list of rental and sale properties in the local area. It is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered a university endorsement of the properties or owners. Exercise discretion as you would with any public listing.

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2 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT (1/12/25)
Landlord: Erin Mihaescu
Contact: erinnvz1998@gmail.com
Location: On campus- Pierson Dr. (Neighborhood next to Southern Village)

Description
2 bedrooms, 1 bath apartment with the living room adjacent to kitchen and dining area.
Bedroom 1: Bed and a full walk-in closet.
Bedroom 2: Bed, porch facing the backyard and 2 sliding closets.
Bathroom: 2 sinks, toilet, shower/tub combo and sliding closet.
Kitchen: Updated appliances including the refrigerator, oven, flattop stove and microwave.
Laundry: Washer and dryer
Parking: Shared driveway with the owner
Furniture: Couch, 2 living room chairs, TV and stand, kitchen table and chairs.

Preferred residents: Either gender.
Rent: $1,700/month utilities included (heating and air, electricity, water, WiFi, and trash)


LOFT BED STUDIO (2/2/25)
Landlord:
Kim Kingry
Contact: 423-584-7087
Location:
South Cleveland/McDonald

Description
Loft bed studio apartment.
Furniture: Fully furnished
Laundry: Washer and dryer included; however, the washer does not heat.

Preferred residents: Either gender
Rent: $900/month utilities included (water, internet, electricity, trash, and TV streaming)


1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT (2/27/25)
Landlord: Ruthie
Contact: Watkins92373@yahoo.com
Location: 1.6 miles (5-minute drive) from SAU

Description
Lovely 1 bedroom basement apartment in quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Full kitchen, large bedroom and an outdoor covered patio overlooking a large yard with garden boxes available for your use.
Furniture: Unfurnished
Parking: Plenty of space available.
Storage: Single care garage (cannot be used for parking)

Available: June 1st with the possibility to move in earlier.
Preferred residents: Either gender
Rent: $1300/month utilities and internet included. A $500 deposit is due at the lease signing and a $1,300 security deposit and is due on the first day of the lease.
Notes: Three people live in the upstairs unit. Please inquire for more information and pictures.

2 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT FOR RENT (3/22/25)
Contact: Brianna Paradis; 407-473-9241
Location: Apison (2 miles / 5 min from SAU)
Description: This 2 bed 1 bath apartment is ideal for two people looking to have some peace and relaxation but still be close to campus. This apartment is fully furnished, with a fully equipped kitchen, and comes with a washer and dryer. All utilities (wifi, electric, water) are included as well as trash service and lawn care. Enjoy the screened porch, overlooking the 1.5+ acres the house is situated on. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Furniture- Fully furnished; will provide further details if needed
Price: $1,700 / mo; $1,000 refundable security deposit

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4 BED 3 BATH HOME FOR RENT (1/22/25)
Contact: Joyce Darlene Alexander; msdar101@gmail.com
Location: 9517 Hastings way,  ooltewah TN  37363 
Description: Beautiful home in Wellesley neighborhood,  only 2.8 miles from campus. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,  fireplace, modern kitchen with granite counter tops, screened patio,  and fully fenced backyard with fire pit. Great family home.
Furniture: Unfurnished
Perfered renters: Either gender 
Rent
: $2,800/month

2 BED 2 BATH DUPLEX FOR RENT (2/17/25)
Contact: Jonathan Lodenkamp; jlodenkamp@gmail.com
Location: 1 mile from campus 
Description: Welcome to this beautiful home, quietly tucked away at the end of a cul-du-sac, yet close to all the attractions. This two bedroom, two full bathroom duplex features a bright and fully stocked kitchen (with attached laundry room) with granite countertops and high end appliances. The hot drink station has a coffee maker with Keurig capabilities to start your morning off right. The open concept of the kitchen, dining and living area will allow you to visit with any guests or watch your favorite show on the large smart TV while cooking your dinner. The first floor features the master bedroom with king bed with a memory foam mattress, quality sheets, a down duvet, blackout curtains, cozy robes, and a sound machine with a diffuser. The attached spacious bathroom features dual vanities and walk in shower. You'll have plenty of space to hang your clothes with the walk in closet with built-in shelving, in addition to a dresser. Enjoy the dedicated study/work area in the master bedroom while looking out at your fully fenced in backyard. Upstairs you'll find an additional large room with king size memory foam bed, dresser, and full size bathroom with walk in shower. There is an additional walk in closet which rivals in size to the master bedroom's. The living room features high cathedral ceilings, a large 55'' Smart TV, Pottery Barn down couch, and additional seating for your guests. This home is conveniently located within walking/biking distance from the University, just few minute drive to Little Debbie Bakery, Amazon, Volkswagen, and shopping, restaurants, and hospitals. This is the back unit of a duplex with a private entrance, large fenced in back yard, smart lock, your own private driveway and carport which includes patio furniture, a charcoal grill, and string lights for those warm nights you wish to enjoy. The 1G internet included with mesh system will allow you the freedom to roam both inside and out. Completely furnished.
Furniture: Furnished
Perfered renters: Either gender
Rent: $2,650/month includes lawn care, sewer/trash, 1G internet

1 STORY FAMILY HOME- 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS (2/24/25)
Contact: Xochitl Guerra by text at (901) 246-5877 
Location: 7 minutes from SAU in quiet Ooltewah neighborhood 
Description:1 Story Family Home for rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two-car attached garage, all kitchen appliances plus washer and dryer; fenced backyard, no pets, 7 mins away from SAU in quiet neighborhood in Ooltewah.
Furniture: Includes all kitchen and laundry appliances
Perfered renters: Either gender
Rent: $1,950/month with yearly contract, plus $1,950 security deposit at signing of lease


1 BED 1 BATH SHARED HOME (3/8/25)
Contact: Dina Suciu; dinasuciu@yahoo.com
Location:15 minutes great area
Description: 1 bedroom with share bathroom on 2nd floor house with share space 2 other girls  preferred Christian, no smoking no recreational drugs
Furniture: Bed and dresser.
Perfered renters: Females
Rent:
$850/month (all included)

3 BED 2 BATH HOME FOR RENT IN EAST BRAINARD 
Contact: dktctd@gmail.com
Location: 3-miles from SAU, subdivision off East Brainard near Camp Rd
Description: 3 bedroom/2 bath home on quiet cul-de-sac available to lease 5/1/25-5/1/26. Large gourmet kitchen, open to living and dining rooms. Property management company requires application fee and background and credit checks. Laundry room is shared with private upstairs studio resident. Street and off-street parking available. Furniture is negotiable. 
Price: $2,100 plus utilities and lawn care (~$150 per resident) 

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MALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED (1/6/25)
Contact: Jared 909-307-4292
Location: Collegedale, 2 mins from campus
Description: Less than 2 miles from campus, you can easily walk (or drive) to and from campus each day, should you need to. There is covered parking available for your car, and an area out back if you want to have a fire with friends. The house is small, so everything is shared, but there are two bathrooms and utilities (power, water, internet) is included in the monthly fee. If you would like to rent out storage space (besides a bag or two for moving) in the barn, that is an extra cost. Furniture- Bed, desk, cabinets.
Rent
: $850/month covers the room, water, electricity, internet (1GB connection)

EITHER GENDER HOUSEMATE NEEDED (1/7/25)
Contact: KT at Welcome.Southern.Home@gmail.com
Location: ~3 mile drive to campus
Description: Ideal for grad student: Quiet, private entry to large master bedroom /bath suite in 4B/3bath home in respectable HOA community
Rent: $1,000/month + deposit, includes utilities, laundry room, large kitchen and common space.

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED (1/8/25)
Contact: Elena Wessels (520) 471-0736
Location: East Brainerd about 10 mins from Campus
Description: Female Housemate Needed: We have a private room, with a private bathroom available for $600/month. This covers all utilities, including gas, electric, trash, water etc... as well as internet. You have a parking spot, laundry facilities, a large kitchen with pantry space, and part of a separate fridge/freezer for your use. Also, a screened-in patio, backyard, with a fire-pit area, and room to store things in the basement, if needed. No drinking, drugs, or smoking. We have 2 dogs and a cat that are downstairs only. **Move in available starting January. Furniture- Queen bed, closet with drawers. A desk can be arranged if needed.
Rent: $600/month

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED (2/21/25)
Contact: Aubrey Sutherland; aubrey.connected@gmail.com
Location: New neighborhood in Cleveland about 20-30 min from Southern Campus.
Description: Private room for rent in a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home. Home will be shared with 3 other people. Only one other female sharing your bathroom. Fully furnished common areas including kitchen, living, and laundry rooms. Furniture- Only common areas are furnished the room will be empty. Gender- female. 
Rent: $700/month, all utilities included. 

2 BED 2 BATH APARTMENT FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED (3/12/25)
Contact: Andriene; Shaunettehyman3737@gmail.com
Location: Collegedale TN
Description: Beautiful apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms : 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom available with other space shared. Gender- Female. Furniture included- Bed, dresser, chest drawer.
Price: $850

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED (3/12/25)
Contact: Andriene; 423-994-8277
Location: Hill Parc apartments 
Description: Furnished or unfurnished room and bathroom, shared living room and kitchen. Furniture- Bed, dresser, Chester draw, walk in closet. 
Price: $850

MALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED (3/14/25)
Contact: JJ Moon (423)-617-5812 Email: jjmoon23@icloud.com
Location: 2.2 Miles
Description: Looking for responsible young professionals or graduate students interested in reducing living expenses by sharing a spacious five-bedroom home with four other tenants. This well-located home is just 2 miles from campus and offers a large, shared living space for all tenants to enjoy. There are four bedrooms available for rent, each with the following features:

  • Master Bedroom – Includes a private bathroom and two large walk-in closets.
  • Large Upstairs Bedroom – Features its own private bathroom.
  • Three Additional Upstairs Bedrooms – Share a full bathroom and offer great storage space.

Utilities (electricity, water, and internet) are included in the rent. Please note that the rooms are unfurnished, and tenants will be responsible for furnishing their individual spaces.
For more details or to schedule a viewing, please reach out!Furniture- We are working on getting furniture for the common areas. Tenants will be responsible for furnishing individual spaces.
Price: Master Bedroom: $850/month + Security Deposit Large Upstairs Bedroom: $800/month + Security Deposit Medium Upstairs Bedroom: $750/month + Security Deposit  Medium Upstairs Bedroom: $700/month + Security Deposit  Medium Upstairs Bedroom: $650/month + Security Deposit

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED IN TOWNHOUSE
Contact: Kim McCain 812-661-0134
Location: South Cleveland, 18 min from campus, Lee Hwy (Hwy 11) and Cleveland Bypass (Hwy 74), near I-75.
Description: Newly built townhouse. Private bedroom and bathroom, walk-in closet.  Quiet, lots of windows, large patio, walking distance to gas station and dollar store.  Housemate has a small dog; another dog is acceptable if everyone gets along.  No smoking, drugs, or alcohol.
Price: $800 plus half utilities and security deposit.

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED TO SHARE 2 BED 2 BATH (3/21/25)
Contact: Andriene; Shaunettehyman3737@gmail.com
Location: 5 minutes from southern 
Description: Female housemate needed to share Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment Hill parc near dollar three in Collegedale area.  Food included, Caribbean cooking, friendship if needed, smiles  and prayers:) Furniture that is included consists of a Bed, dresser Chester drawer, table chair.
Price: $800

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED IN 3 BED 2 BATH HOME (4/2/25)
Contact: Nicole Donesky: text or call (423) 509-1855
Location: Collegedale, 3 minutes from SAU campus. 
Description: Private room and bathroom for rent in a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Home will be shared with 2 other people. Fully furnished common areas including kitchen, living, and laundry room. Furniture- Only common areas are furnished the room will be empty. Utilities included. There is parking available at the back of the house. Gender- female
Price: $750/month for private bedroom and private bathroom. Utilities included. 

FEMALE HOUSEMATE NEEDED 
Contact: Welcome.southern.home@gmail.com
Location: 5-10 minutes from campus, Private residential subdivision
Description: 3 bedrooms: Master Suite with large private bathroom and closet, and private entry to south-facing patio; 2 Bedrooms with shared full bath; large gourmet kitchen open to living and dining rooms; large laundry room. Access to community swimming pool, playground, and trails. Street and off-street parking. Furniture is negotiable. 
Price: $2100, plus deposit; Split: property mgmt. fee, and avg. Monthly utilities ($120 each resident): Includes EPB fiber and electric, Waste/recycle, and Water/Sewer; Plus: Seasonal lawn care.

EITHER GENDER HOUSEMATE NEEDED (4/6/25)
Contact: WELCOME.southern.HOME@gmail.com
Location: 3 miles to campus, subdivision on E. Brainard near Camp Rd., Apison
Description: EITHER: 1 of 2 Bedrooms Available NOW:
> Master suite with large bathroom (with window), dual-sink granite countertop, roomy tiled shower, and flooring, with large, deep closet (ample shelving). Suite has a private entry from south-facing patio-deck (with furniture), overlooking pond and trail (end of cul-de-sac), with ample natural lighting.
OR,
> Smaller Bedroom, with ample natural lighting, and shared full bath (with window).
> Enjoy large gourmet kitchen open to living room with fireplace, and dining room, all with GREAT southern exposure.
> Spacious laundry room, with window, is equipped with W/D, tub sink, and shelving.
> HOA includes access to community swimming pool, playground, and trails.
> Street and off-street parking available.
Furniture- Furniture: Kitchen appliances, living room furniture, W/D.
Negotiable: Queen-size bedroom set (mattress, matching black frame, bookcase headboard, dresser, and side table); desks and chairs; misc. cabinetry; and antique bamboo furniture.
Price: $850 Master Suite, OR $550 Smaller bedroom-shared 

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