Cheap Apartments for Rent in Akron, AL from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Akron, AL Local Guide

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. Forest Lake Apartments in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flex Studio Apartments1BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$495
Forest Lake ApartmentsSmall One BR1BR,1BA$699
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Brookstone Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath1BR,1BA$799
The Greens at Tuscaloosa I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, AL and Nearby

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Hallmark at Garden Parkway in the in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Renovated Hunter Model at Water Oak Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
Water Oak ApartmentsRenovated Hunter2BR,2BA$1.08
High Country Apartments3Bed - 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Copper Creek2Bed + 1.5 Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Mountain View Apartment Homes2Bed - 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Sun Valley Apartments2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Winding CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
The GlensTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
French Quarter ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Getting Around Akron, AL

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4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $699 at Forest Lake Apartments.

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 $890 at Aspen Village Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Akron Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Akron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Country Apartments and starts from $1,139.

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