Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $300 (34 Rentals)

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The Towers/Fir Hill
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$750 - $1,850
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$700 - $1,800
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$50

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$750 - $1,850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Towers/Fir Hill

55 Fir Hill DrAkron, OH 44304
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Channelwood Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Channelwood Village

731 Dunbar DrAkron, OH 44311
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36 Lake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

36 Lake St

36 Lake StAkron, OH 44301
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Carroll Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Street Apartments

525 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
Student Housing
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East Buchtel Place
1 to 5 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

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. Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $525. Here are the most affordable Downtown Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate5BR,5BA$525
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
241 Perkins St1 BR1BR,1BA$745
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
The Towers/Fir HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885
University CommonsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment Akron2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Downtown Akron apartment is the 537 Carroll St Model at 537 Carroll St starting at $1,510 with a $0.98 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.
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate5BR,5BA$0.43
537 Carroll St537 Carroll St4BR,1BA$0.98
681 Carroll St681 Carroll St5BR,5BA$1.20
Gothic Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsErie2BR,2BA$1.03
26 S Adams St26 S Adams St2BR,1BA$0.38
The Towers/Fir HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.17
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.24
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
685 Carroll St, Unit 685685 Carroll StStudio ,1BA$1.07

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Akron Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Akron?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Akron is at College Street Apartments listed at $620.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Akron Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Akron Apartment is $500 at Summit at Glendale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Akron Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Akron is starting from $885 at Cedar Knoll Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Akron Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Akron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Towers/Fir Hill and starts from $1,400.

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