Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $600 (22 Rentals)

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$750 - $1,000

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972 Hunt St

AkronOH44306

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Neville Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Neville Apartments

1015-1077 Neville AveAkron, OH 44306
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520 Massillon
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Massillon

516-520 Massillon RdAkron, OH 44306
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733 E Wilbeth
2 Bedroom Apartments

733 E Wilbeth

733-743 Wilbeth RdAkron, OH 44306
Student Housing
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1141 McKinley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 McKinley Ave

1141 McKinley AveAkron, OH 44306
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Cheapest Available East Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Akron area of Akron, OH is a 4 Beds unit found at Wilbeth Arlington Homes priced from $200. The Ericsson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $200. Here are the most affordable East Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilbeth Arlington Homes4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
The Ericsson4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,1BA$200
Hobart ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
733 E Wilbeth2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
The Lofts at The East EndSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Akron, OH

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Akron area is the $1.46 price per square foot Unit Z Model at The East End Residences in the in the Middlebury neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value East Akron apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Wilbeth Arlington Homes starting at $200 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the East Akron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The East End ResidencesUnit Z3BR,2BA$1.46
Wilbeth Arlington Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.27
The Ericsson2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.28
733 E Wilbeth2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
The Lofts at The East EndSpacious StudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Hobart ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Akron Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Akron?

The cheapest apartment in East Akron is Wilbeth Arlington Homes which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in East Akron costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 8 regular apartments in East 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 East Akron?

Cheap apartments in East Akron have an average cost of $539 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Akron.

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