Student Apartments Near Kent State University

Explore Kent Near University Oaks

University Oaks gives Kent State University students a convenient home base for campus life and everything Kent has to offer. Distances below are approximate driving distances from University Oaks and may vary depending on the route and destination entrance.

Near Kent State University

Get to class, study at the library, visit a museum, work out or cheer on the Golden Flashes just minutes from home.

• Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance – Approx. 0.5 mi
• E. Turner Stump Theatre – Approx. 0.5 mi
• Kent State Ice Arena – Approx. 0.6 mi
• Kent State University Library – Approx. 0.8 mi
• Kent State University Center for the Visual Arts – Approx. 0.9 mi
• Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center – Approx. 1.1 mi
• Kent State University Museum – Approx. 1.2 mi
• Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center – Approx. 1.7 mi
• Dix Stadium – Approx. 1.8 mi

Restaurants Near University Oaks and Kent State

From pizza and tacos to ramen, Italian food and late-night favorites, University Oaks is close to popular restaurants near Kent State University and downtown Kent.

• Rockne’s in Kent – Approx. 0.7 mi
• Mamacita’s – Approx. 0.8 mi
• The Cleveland Bagel Cafe – Approx. 1.1 mi
• BIBIBOP Asian Grill – Approx. 1.2 mi
• Lucci’s Place – Approx. 1.3 mi
• Alley Mac – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Belleria Kent – Approx. 1.4 mi
• A&J Ramen Spot – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Troy Grille – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Pacific East Japanese and Malaysian Restaurant – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Taco Tontos – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Santo Matador Street Tacos – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Kent Panini’s – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Franklin Square Deli – Approx. 1.5 mi
• GRAZERS Restaurant & Casual Catering – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Wild Goats Cafe – Approx. 1.6 mi
• Barrio Tacos Kent – Approx. 1.6 mi
• D.P. Dough – Approx. 1.6 mi
• Maddalena’s – Approx. 1.6 mi
• Mike’s Place – Approx. 2.3 mi

Coffee, Breakfast and Sweet Treats in Kent

Meet friends for breakfast, find a coffee shop for studying or treat yourself at these local Kent favorites near University Oaks.

• Tree City Coffee & Pastry – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Totally 80s Ice Ice Cream Shoppe – Kent – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Over Easy at The Depot – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Good Golly – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Daisy Pops – Approx. 1.5 mi
• The Fruit Stand – Approx. 1.6 mi
• Scribbles Coffee Co. – Approx. 1.6 mi
• Bent Tree Coffee Roasters – Approx. 1.7 mi

Things to Do Near University Oaks

Downtown Kent offers live music, movies, games, bowling, local shopping and plenty of ways to spend time off campus.

• The Kent Stage – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Last Exit Books and Coffeehouse – Approx. 1.4 mi
• Board and Bevy – Approx. 1.5 mi
• Spins Bowl Kent – Approx. 1.9 mi
• Kent Habitat ReStore – Approx. 2.1 mi
• Kent Plaza Tuxedo Cinemas – Approx. 2.2 mi
• Kent Lanes-11th Frame – Approx. 2.5 mi

Parks and Trails Near University Oaks

Walk along the Cuyahoga River, explore local parks or connect to miles of Northeast Ohio hiking and biking trails near Kent State University.

• Scenic Cuyahoga River Walking Path – Approx. 1.9 mi
• John Brown Tannery Park – Approx. 2.1 mi
• Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve – Approx. 2.4 mi
• Portage Hike & Bike Trail – Munroe Falls Kent Road Access – Approx. 3.6 mi
• Portage Hike & Bike Trail – Franklin Connector at Judson Road – Approx. 3.9 mi
• Freedom Trail – Middlebury Trailhead – Approx. 4.3 mi
• Trail Lake Park – Approx. 6.0 mi

Live Near Kent State and Experience More of Kent

At University Oaks, you can live near Kent State University while staying connected to downtown Kent restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment, parks and trails. Whether you are heading to class, catching a Golden Flashes game, meeting friends for coffee or exploring the Cuyahoga River, our location keeps you close to the places Kent State students enjoy most.

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