
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (18 Rentals)


26 S Adams St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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15 S Walnut St, Unit 4, Unit 4

605 E Buchtel Ave

393 Cross St

Summit at Glendale
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783 E Exchange St

Cedar Knoll Apartments

822 Hazel St

134 N Arlington St

Channelwood Village

465 Courtney Pl
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Cross Street Apartments

485 Crouse St

418 Crestwood Ave

778 Yale St

Mayflower Manor Senior Apartments

East Buchtel Place
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Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Akron?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Akron Studio Apartments | $857 | $375 | $1,175 |
| Downtown Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $400 | $1,665 |
Downtown Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $400 | $2,803 |
| Downtown Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $589 | $2,985 |
| Downtown Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $489 | $1,871 |
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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 $800, 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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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