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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$590
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $1.07 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at University Commons Apartments in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Commons Apartments4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.07
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
656 Hammel St, Unit UP656 Hammel St4BR,1BA$1.24
43 S Walnut St, Unit 243 S Walnut St3BR,1BA$0.75
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Park Lane Manor Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.03
59 N Arlington St, Unit 159 N Arlington St1BR,1BA$1.13
26 Christie St, Unit #326 Christie St1BR,1BA$1.12
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Akron?

There are currently 163 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $489 to $2,985. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Akron ranging from $675 to $2,000.

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 $675 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,284.

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 $599 to $2,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $1,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $489.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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