Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (16 Rentals)

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36 Lake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

36 Lake St

36 Lake StAkron, OH 44301
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East Buchtel Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
Student Housing
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833 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

833 Brown St

833 Brown StAkron, OH 44311

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Akron Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Akron?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Akron is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Akron?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Akron is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Downtown Akron costs $1,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 34 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Akron?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Akron have an average cost of $517 which is $873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Akron.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Akron, OH

Written by: Catrina Cowart

I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Akron, and I'm here to talk to you about this city that is a bustling part of Northeastern Ohio.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.