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

779 E Exchange St

669 Inman St
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797 Boulevard St

508 Hammel St

859 Brown St

467 Spicer Street

505 Rentschler St

748 Hazel St
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The Towers/Fir Hill

165 Oak Park Dr

1038 Clay St

198-200 Westwood Ave

161 Walnut Terrace

159 Walnut Terrace

84 Bittman St

753 Johnston St

543 E Buchtel Ave

233 Crosby St
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409 Brown St

234 Wheeler St
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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 |
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Downtown Akron Studio Apartments | $968 | $590 | $1,200 |
Downtown Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $400 | $1,850 |
Downtown Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $560 | $2,795 |
Downtown Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $620 | $2,985 |
Downtown Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $439 | $2,100 |
Downtown Akron 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $1,195 | $2,275 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $590 |
Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Cedar Knoll Apartments | Cedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Brownstone Apartments | 2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Bowery District Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Standard On Main Apartments | A4.2 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Commons Apartments | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Brownstone Apartments | 2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
84 Bittman St, Unit UP | 84 Bittman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
The 797 Building | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
59 N Arlington St, Unit 3 | 59 N Arlington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Akron, Akron, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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