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146 King Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146 King Dr

146 King DrAkron, OH 44302
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1084 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1084 Jefferson Ave

1084 Jefferson AveAkron, OH 44313
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583 Chittenden St
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583 Chittenden St

583 Chittenden StAkron, OH 44306
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687 Merton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

687 Merton Ave

687 Merton AveAkron, OH 44306
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Greensburgh Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greensburgh Manor

1960 Burgess DrUniontown, OH 44685
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Hillcrest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

365-379 N Main StMunroe Falls, OH 44262
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Akron, OH Area Reviews

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Catrina • 1+ years in Akron

June 14, 2026

Akron is a unique place with lots to do, but it's important to note that it is "block by block" in terms of safety and access. There are parts of the city that are run down, but there are equally areas that are very nice, accessible, close to the highway, or otherwise safe and secure. Housing is very cheap in Akron, which is great for first-time homeowners.

Catrina • 1+ years in Akron

February 28, 2025

Akron is a great place for local entertainment. It's also hooked up to Cleveland, Green, Cuyahoga Falls, and other parts of Ohio by Interstate 77 (which you will get to know and love in this area). There are some areas that are less safe than others, but overall, Akron can be a fantastic place to call home.

Catrina • 2+ years in Akron

February 27, 2025

Akron is a great place to live as long as you're in the safer areas. I personally like to stick to the outskirts, preferring Cuyahoga Falls and the short jog to Akron from there, but there are also some great houses throughout the city. The traffic has the potential to get bad, especially during rush hour, which is something to keep in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Akron Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Akron?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Akron is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Akron?

The cheapest apartment in Akron is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Akron costs $1,170.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Akron?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,398 regular apartments in Akron that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Akron?

Cheap apartments in Akron have an average cost of $364 which is $806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Akron.

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