
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Akron, AL from $400 (39 Rentals)
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Flex Studio Apartments

The Mosaic at Tuscaloosa

Hackberry Place

Forrester Gardens Apartments

Riverbend Residences

Rain Tree Estates

Forest Lake Apartments

Brookstone Apartment Homes
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Creekwood Village Apartments

The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II

The Links at Tuscaloosa

Magnolia Place

Ridge View Apartments

Aspen Village Apartment Homes

Mountain View Apartment Homes

High Country Apartments

Skyland Pointe
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WR Tower Apartments

Bent Tree Apartment Homes

Regal Pointe Apartment Homes

Valley Square Apartments

Copper Creek

2800 McFarland

Fountain Square Apartment Homes

Winding Creek

The Crescent
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Water Oak Apartments

Dogwood Lane Apartments

Hallmark at Garden Parkway

French Quarter Apartments

The Glens

Sun Valley Apartments

711 36th Ave

2683 21st St

3008 7th St
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4017 68th Ave

12018 County Line Rd

3316 16th St
Akron, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Akron?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Studio Apartments | $632 | $495 | $889 |
| Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $465 | $1,825 |
| Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $670 | $2,170 |
| Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $789 | $2,036 |
| Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $639 | $2,312 |
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Cheapest Available Akron Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Akron, AL is a Studio unit found at Flex Studio Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $495. Forrester Gardens Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Studio Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Forrester Gardens Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $670 |
| Riverbend Residences | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Rain Tree Estates | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
| Brookstone Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Creekwood Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Links at Tuscaloosa | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Mountain View Apartment Homes | 1 bed - 1 bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Skyland Pointe | Bryant - 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, AL and Nearby
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $0.51 price per square foot Metalworks Condo Model at Metalworks Condos in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Winding Creek starting at $1,345 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Akron apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metalworks Condos | Metalworks Condo | 3BR,4BA | $0.51 |
| Winding Creek | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Dogwood Lane Apartments | 2 BR 1 BA DPLX | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Hallmark at Garden Parkway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Rain Tree Estates | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Copper Creek | 2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| The Glens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Creekwood Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Forrester Gardens Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Riverbend Residences | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Akron Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Akron?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Akron is at Flex Studio Apartments listed at $495.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Akron Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Akron Apartment is $700 at Riverbend Residences.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Akron Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Akron is starting from $670 at Forrester Gardens Apartments.
What is the most affordable Akron Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Akron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rain Tree Estates and starts from $849.
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