Frequently Asked Questions

1. Contact us:

Submit an online guest card at https://www.meridianoncollegeavenue.com or call the office at 814-231-9000. Walk ins are welcomed as well!

2. Take a tour:

After submitting a guest card or contacting the office, a leasing specialist will schedule a tour with you! Walk ins are always welcomed, however scheduling an appointment assures the most prompt and personalized service.

3. Select rate:

First, choose from our available floorplans. Then, let us know how many tenants will be living in the apartment, as this determines the rental rate. We also offer roommate matching for anyone who does not already have roommates.

4. Apply:

The application link is typically only live on our website in October, after that, a leasing specialist will email you the application link at your request. The application must be completed by the primary resident. There will be a space to enter a guarantor’s information (co-signor, parent or guardian- somebody over the age of 25 that can guarantee rent will be paid). A link will automatically be sent to the guarantor once the primary application is complete.

5. Sign:

Once the application is completed by both the primary resident and guarantor, the background screening will be processed. Once approved, we will generate a link to the lease agreement. Once the lease is signed by both parties and executed by the Property Manager, then congrats, your student is officially a resident of the Meridian!

1. We offer individual leases

Leases are joint and several in the aspect of damages, but all are Individual Rent responsibility, meaning that you will never have to worry whether a roommate is paying their rent as it will not reflect on your account. Damage/Cleaning costs are split equally among all residents on the lease unless otherwise requested in writing by all residents.

2. Renters insurance

Per the lease, renter’s insurance is required. You may purchase a policy through our resident portal or go through an outside agency. Renter’s insurance protects tenants if something happens in the apartment that causes damage to you, your personal property, or the property in general.

3. Lease terms:

Lease Terms new term goes August to July.

4. Who signs

The primary resident and the guarantor will need to sign the lease agreement.

5. Roommate changes:

It is possible to sign roommates out of the lease and add somebody new before the “Roommate Deadline”. Time sensitive dates change from year to year and this information is available in the rental office.

6. Screening criteria

Each primary resident is subject to a routine criminal background check.

7. Early termination

In order to terminate a lease early, we offer what is called a “re-rental”. The resident would need to fill out all necessary paperwork and find a replacement for themselves. The new person would need to apply and sign a lease agreement. There is a $300 break lease fee associated with re-renting. Re-rentals are only offered by semester (Aug. through Dec. or Jan. through July.) Paperwork for a Spring re-rental will not be accepted after February 28th. The Meridian does not offer re-rentals for just the summer months.