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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (54 Rentals)
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681-687 Carroll St
687 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
840 5th Ave
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Summit at Glendale
125 Locust StAkron, OH 44302
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721 Sumner St
721 Sumner StAkron, OH 44311
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College Street Apartments
53 S College StAkron, OH 44308
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$645
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26 Christie St, Unit #4
26 Christie StAkron, OH 44303
775 Excelsior Ave
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417 Sherman St
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$745
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44 S Bates St, Unit 1
44 S Bates StAkron, OH 44303
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779 E Exchange St
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400 Sumner St
400 Sumner StAkron, OH 44304
403 Spicer Street
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470 Allyn St
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783 E Exchange St
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$895
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569 E Exchange St, Unit 560
569 E Exchange StAkron, OH 44306
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Cedar Knoll Apartments
352-380 W Cedar StAkron, OH 44307
866 Beardsley St
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467 Spicer Street
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469 Spicer Street
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349 Cleveland St
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1127 Victory St
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165 Oak Park Dr
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586 Johnston Ct
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662 Sumner St
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190 W Miller Ave, Unit 2
190 W Miller AveAkron, OH 44301
182 Westwood Ave
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1071 Fairbanks Pl
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503 Allyn St
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$1,000
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228 Gale St, Unit Top Unit
228 Gale StAkron, OH 44302
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555 Lumiere St
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Vine Street Apartments
503-505 Vine StAkron, OH 44304
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Channelwood Village
731 Dunbar DrAkron, OH 44311
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Cross Street Apartments
375 Cross StAkron, OH 44311
465 Courtney Pl
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389 Sherman St
389 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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409 Sherman St
409 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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207 Myrtle Pl
207 Myrtle PlAkron, OH 44303
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Carroll Street Apartments
525 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
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East Buchtel Place
591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
Downtown Akron - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Akron
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658 Sherman St
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833 Brown St
833 Brown StAkron, OH 44311
778 Yale St
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391 E Voris St
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159-166 Walnut Ter
159-166 Walnut TerAkron, OH 44303
796 Brown St
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435 Windsor St
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688 Kipling St
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487 Crouse St
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455 Spicer Street
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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 | $983 | $620 | $1,175 |
| Downtown Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $400 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $750 | $2,803 |
| Downtown Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $623 | $2,985 |
| Downtown Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $459 | $1,871 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Akron Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Akron area of Akron, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing priced from $525. Summit at Glendale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing | 4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate | 5BR, 5BA | $525 |
| Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $550 |
| College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $620 |
| 409 Sherman St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| 389 Sherman St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Cedar Knoll Apartments | Cedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 650 sqft | FULL rem... | 2BR, 1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $1.11 price per square foot 5 Bedroom - Unit Monthly Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Downtown Akron apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Towers/Fir Hill in the University Area neighborhood starting at $1,400 with a $1.01 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Akron apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing | 5 Bedroom - Unit Monthly Rate | 5BR, 5BA | $1.11 |
| The Towers/Fir Hill | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR, 2BA | $1.01 |
| 837 Sumner St | 4 Bed 1 Bath | 4BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| University Commons Apartments | 3 BR / 2 bath & office | 3BR, 2BA | $1.15 |
| 569 E Exchange St, Unit 560 | 569 E Exchange St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.81 |
| 721 Sumner St | 721 Sumner St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.88 |
| 44 S Bates St, Unit 1 | 44 S Bates St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| 26 Christie St, Unit #4 | 26 Christie St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.24 |
| 681-687 Carroll St | 685 - Unfurnished | 5BR, 5BA | $1.29 |
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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 $900.
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 $550, while the average apartment in Downtown Akron costs $1,386.
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 53 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 $647 which is $739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Akron.
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