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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $985 | $615 | $1,649 |
| Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,096 | $200 | $2,950 |
| Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,453 | $200 | $3,950 |
| Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,741 | $200 | $5,429 |
| Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,163 | $200 | $7,766 |
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Visit today and check out our newly renovated Clubhouse, and renovated apartments with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances!Expires 07-11-2026
ONE MONTH FREE! More sunshine, less rent—just in time for summer fun! A one-month rent credit will be applied to the first full month's rent on new leases of 10 months or longer. Applicants must apply on or after 6/23/26 and move in by 7/31/26 to qualify. Offer is subject to approval and may be modified or discontinued at any time.Expires 07-11-2026
Preferred Employer Discount Available: See Amenities Page for List of Preferred EmployersExpires 07-11-2026
Hurry! Only 10 spots left! The next 10 applicants score one month FREE plus waived application and admin fees! It's FREE to apply now! Spacious bedrooms in a 4-Bedroom apartment starting at just $459/month, but these prices won't last! Don't miss your chance for private bedrooms and bathrooms, top-tier amenities, and a vibrant community at an unbeatable price. Spots are vanishing fast! Apply today! Stipulations apply. Specials are subject to change at any time. Offers valid through 7/15/26 only.Expires 07-11-2026
Limited time offer! Get a 4-bedroom apartment for the price of a 3-bedroom, or a 3-bedroom apartment for the price of a 2-bedroom. Must move in by 7/15/2026. Ask us how to save $500 off August rent for moving into select units by 7/15/2026! Call today for more details! Offer valid until 7/15/2026.Expires 07-11-2026
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4 bedroom units only! First month free with 13 month lease and payment of security depositExpires 08-01-2026
Move-in to any Standard 2x2, Corner 2x2, Penthouse 2x2, or Corner 3x3 apartment by 8/31/2026 and get your first full month FREE!Expires 08-31-2026
LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL! Qualified Applicants Receive: 50% OFF Security Deposit PLUS Enter to Win: $1,500 Grand Prize Gift Card Two $500 Runner-Up Gift Cards The longer your lease term, the more entries you earn! Live in the heart of Downtown Akron at Standard on Main. Apply today—limited-time offer! Qualified applicants only. Restrictions apply.Expires 08-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Akron, OH. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
1. Short-term leases (6 to 10 months) are available! 2. Preferred Employer Program: Qualified applicants receive a 4% discount on base rent, a $99 deposit, and waived short-term lease fees. Eligible employers include university employees, hospital employees, and city or state employees, GOJO, GoodYear, Military/Veterans, First Energy, Teachers, First Responders and Amazon/UPS/USPS/Fedex. *Approval is subject to our standard qualification criteria, including a minimum credit score of 625* Offer is subject to approval and may be modified or discontinued at any time.Expires 01-01-2027
Put your 5-4-3 person group together to schedule a tour to lease a 5-Bedroom / 5-Bathroom Townhome Unit at $2,275 / month that includes all utilities (gas/heat, electric, water, sewer, trash), high speed 500 Mbps wi-fi internet, and 70+ channels streaming "Zumo" tv (a $450+ month value). Parking is also included for FREE. Rental rates per person / per bedroom are $415-455/month for a 5-Person group ($2,275 / 5 people), $525-565/month for a 4-Person group ($2,275 / 4 people), and $695-745/month for a 3-Person group ($2,275 / 3 people). We also offer different prepayment options and the option to rent a townhome unit for $1,775 / month and the resident(s) pay all the utilities. Applications are processed directly through the Apartments .com website.Expires 07-31-2027
4 bedroom units only! First month free with 13 month lease and payment of security depositExpires 08-01-2026
LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL! Qualified Applicants Receive: 50% OFF Security Deposit PLUS Enter to Win: $1,500 Grand Prize Gift Card Two $500 Runner-Up Gift Cards The longer your lease term, the more entries you earn! Live in the heart of Downtown Akron at Standard on Main. Apply today—limited-time offer! Qualified applicants only. Restrictions apply.Expires 08-31-2026
Move-in to any Standard 2x2, Corner 2x2, Penthouse 2x2, or Corner 3x3 apartment by 8/31/2026 and get your first full month FREE!Expires 08-31-2026
Hurry! Only 10 spots left! The next 10 applicants score one month FREE plus waived application and admin fees! It's FREE to apply now! Spacious bedrooms in a 4-Bedroom apartment starting at just $459/month, but these prices won't last! Don't miss your chance for private bedrooms and bathrooms, top-tier amenities, and a vibrant community at an unbeatable price. Spots are vanishing fast! Apply today! Stipulations apply. Specials are subject to change at any time. Offers valid through 7/15/26 only.Expires 07-11-2026
Limited time offer! Get a 4-bedroom apartment for the price of a 3-bedroom, or a 3-bedroom apartment for the price of a 2-bedroom. Must move in by 7/15/2026. Ask us how to save $500 off August rent for moving into select units by 7/15/2026! Call today for more details! Offer valid until 7/15/2026.Expires 07-11-2026
Visit today and check out our newly renovated Clubhouse, and renovated apartments with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances!Expires 07-11-2026
ONE MONTH FREE! More sunshine, less rent—just in time for summer fun! A one-month rent credit will be applied to the first full month's rent on new leases of 10 months or longer. Applicants must apply on or after 6/23/26 and move in by 7/31/26 to qualify. Offer is subject to approval and may be modified or discontinued at any time.Expires 07-11-2026
Preferred Employer Discount Available: See Amenities Page for List of Preferred EmployersExpires 07-11-2026
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Write a ReviewAkron 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.
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.
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Akron is at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing listed at $415.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Akron is $1,479.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Akron is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $775 at Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Akron is currently at 727 sq ft.
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