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2811 Niobrara Ave

716 Lincoln St

406 W 16th St

117 S Rutledge St

2914 Marquette Ave
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47132 311th St

2417 S St Aubin St

1418 Kayla Pl

820 Windom St

2734 Virginia St

1302 Pierce St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Akron?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Akron 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,243 | $599 | $2,125 |
Akron 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,671 | $850 | $3,150 |
Akron 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $1,100 | $3,500 |
Akron 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Akron Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Akron, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saracen Courts priced from $650. Valley Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saracen Courts | Unit Block 3 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Valley Park Apartments | Wild Rose | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
Chambers | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Urbane 1220 | Acadian | Studio,1BA | $893 |
PLUM VILLA | Unit B | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, IA and Nearby
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Willow Model at Woodland Hills Townhomes in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Pearl Street starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot . 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. |
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Woodland Hills Townhomes | 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Pearl Street | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Dakota Prairie Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Ridge Oaks | Evergreen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
The Arbors | Pine | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Floyd River Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
PLUM VILLA | Unit B | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Chambers | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Wellington At The Dunes | Open living space + spacious master with vaulte... | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Akron?
There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Akron, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,995. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Akron ranging from $599 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Akron?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Akron ranges from $599 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,414.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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