Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (33 Rentals)

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AkronOH44306

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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
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Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Akron area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Glendale priced from $500. College Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $590. Here are the most affordable Downtown Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$590
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885
Brownstone Apartments2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit2BR,1BA$949
Bowery District Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,035
Standard On Main ApartmentsA4.21BR,1BA$1,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at University Commons Apartments in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Akron apartment is the Huron Model at Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Commons Apartments4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$0.89
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
Brownstone Apartments2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit2BR,1BA$1.05
84 Bittman St, Unit UP84 Bittman St3BR,1BA$1.13
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The 797 Building1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.30
59 N Arlington St, Unit 359 N Arlington St1BR,1BA$1.08
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH

Ranked #10

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Akron, Ohio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Akron Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Akron Apartments

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 $500, while the average apartment in Downtown Akron costs $1,499.

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 35 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 $525 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Akron.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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