Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $450 (10 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Hobart Apartments priced from $725. 583 Chittenden St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable East Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hobart ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
583 Chittenden St3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,150
687 Merton Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Akron, OH

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Akron area is the $1.46 price per square foot Unit Z Model at The Residences at The East End in the in the Middlebury neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value East Akron apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 583 Chittenden St starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 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 Residences at The East EndUnit Z3BR,2BA$1.46
583 Chittenden St3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.21
687 Merton Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
The Lofts at The East EndSpacious StudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Hobart ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65

Frequently Asked Questions about East Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in East Akron?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in East Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $545 to $2,650. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Akron ranging from $450 to $1,350.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Akron ranges from $450 to $1,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,085.

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