Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $300 (45 Rentals)

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property at 309 Power St

$500 - $2,100

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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309 Power St

AkronOH44311
property at 485 Allyn St

$500 - $2,100

5 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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485 Allyn St

AkronOH44304

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property at 96 Hall St

$775 - $945

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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96 Hall St

AkronOH44303

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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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Carroll Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Street Apartments

525 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
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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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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 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing priced from $415. Summit at Glendale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing5 Bedroom - Per Person5BR,5BA$415
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
36 Lake St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
The Towers/Fir HillStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH

As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $0.41 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 $655. The second greatest value Downtown Akron apartment is the 0 bed / 1 bath Model at University Commons Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $0.89 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$0.41
University Commons Apartments0 bed / 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.89
Gothic Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsErie2BR,2BA$1.03
26 S Adams St, Unit # 126 S Adams St2BR,1BA$0.38
84 Bittman St, Unit UP84 Bittman St3BR,1BA$1.02
721 Sumner St, Unit 1721 Sumner St2BR,1BA$1.00
44 S Bates St, Unit 144 S Bates St3BR,1BA$0.99
59 N Arlington St, Unit 159 N Arlington St1BR,1BA$1.08
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 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 $795.

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 $1,286.

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 30 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 $446 which is $840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Akron.

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