
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (54 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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119 Dawes Ave
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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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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH.
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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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