Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (18 Rentals)

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580 Baird St

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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 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing priced from $525. Summit at Glendale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate5BR,5BA$525
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$600
159-166 Walnut Ter3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$895
University Commons Apartments1BR / 1 bath - FP 11BR,1BA$925
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH

As of June 22, 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 Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Towers/Fir Hill starting at $1,400 with a $1.01 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
The Towers/Fir HillThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$0.95
Gothic Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
26 S Adams St, Unit #326 S Adams St2BR,1BA$0.78
146 King Dr2/12BR,1BA$1.14
119 Dawes Ave1.5/11BR,1BA$1.14
15 S Walnut St, Unit 415 S Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.79
681-687 Carroll St685 - Unfurnished5BR,5BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Akron?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $400 to $2,985. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Akron ranging from $500 to $1,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Akron?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Akron ranges from $500 to $1,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,141.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Akron?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Akron range from $589 to $2,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $1,375. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

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