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For rent I have a 2 bedroom apartment in central St. Catharines (Gerrard street).
Close to QEW, 406 highway, Montebello park and St. Paul street.
Features:
First floor apartment.
Separate front entrance.
Parking on site.
Back patio (off kitchen) with stone pads for your exclusive use.  
Living room has a good size.
Eat-in kitchen is spacious.
White Fridge and glass top stove available.
Washer and dryer available on site for your exclusive use.
Small bathroom with tub.
Bedroom #1 is spacious.
Bedroom # 2 is small and could be used better for storage or small office.
Rent is $1695.00 all inclusive.
Internet is included.
If interested, please respond with the following information:
Number of family members.
Source of income.
Date available to move in.
Type of pet.
Smoker outdoors or indoors?.
First and last month rent available? 
Willing to provide references  and credit report?
Willing to rent the unit on July 15/ August 01.
Thanks. 
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