Looking for apartments in Wapakoneta, Ohio? Blume Lofts, at 405 and 407 S. Blackhoof St., has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments inside the renovated former Blume High School, a short walk from downtown. This guide covers what the building offers, how renting there works, and what to ask on a tour.
Renewed (formerly VSF Rentals) manages Blume Lofts. Homes listed today, with their rent and monthly fee, are always on the Blume Lofts page and on Available Homes.
Living in Wapakoneta
Wapakoneta sits along I-75 in Auglaize County, between Lima to the north and Dayton to the south. It is best known as Neil Armstrong's hometown. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is at 500 Apollo Drive, just off exit 111 on I-75 (museum contact page).
Downtown has the historic Wapa Theatre, the Auglaize County Courthouse, the public library, shops, cafes and restaurants. From Blume Lofts most of that is a short walk.
The building: a renovated former high school
Blume Lofts is the former Blume High School, built in the early 1900s and Neil Armstrong's alma mater. It has been renovated into apartments. The homes listed today describe high ceilings, large new windows and LVP flooring throughout.
What the building has:
- Homes: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
- Getting around inside: an elevator serves the building's staggered floors, so every floor is step-free.
- Entry: the main entrance is at the back, by the parking lot, with Face ID and a 6-digit PIN.
- Parking: a recently repaved lot behind the building, plus street parking on several sides. The lot can fill up during the week.
- Laundry: a laundry room on each floor, with card-operated machines. You get a reloadable card at move-in.
- Heating and cooling: central air and forced-air heat.
- Pets: pet-friendly. The pet policy is on the Applicant Guidelines page.
- Leasing office: on site a few days a week. Call (937) 795-8704 to set a time.
Utilities: one flat monthly fee
At Blume Lofts a flat monthly fee covers all utilities, on top of rent. Each listing shows the rent and the fee, so you can see the full monthly amount before you apply. Cable is optional. For questions to ask about utilities anywhere you look, see Apartment Utilities: Questions to Ask Before You Apply.
How renting at Blume Lofts works
- Market rate: every home at Blume Lofts uses the standard income rule. There are no income limits here.
- Income rule: your monthly income should be at least 2.5 times the total due each month, which is rent plus the flat utility fee.
- Co-signers: accepted, for income, credit or both. A co-signer's income counts toward the same 2.5x rule.
- Housing vouchers: considered case by case, and the voucher office has to approve the rent. Have your voucher paperwork ready and the leasing team will review it.
- Maintenance: work orders go to a dispatch line that answers 24/7, (937) 381-9880, ext. 1.
Questions to ask on your tour
- Which homes are open now, and what is the rent plus the flat fee for each?
- Which floor is the home on, and how close is it to the elevator and the laundry room?
- Where is the best place to park on a weekday evening?
- What lease lengths does this home offer?
- What does the pet policy cover for the pet you have?
See the homes
Start on the Blume Lofts page to see today's homes, then schedule a tour or call the leasing team at (937) 795-8704.
