Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1076 Ackley St

$650 - $1,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1076 Ackley St

AkronOH44306
property at 325 Para Ave

$850 - $900

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325 Para Ave

AkronOH44305

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Middlebury Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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Carroll Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Street Apartments

525 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
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833 Brown St
1 Bedroom Apartments

833 Brown St

833 Brown StAkron, OH 44311
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1141 McKinley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 McKinley Ave

1141 McKinley AveAkron, OH 44306
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East End, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Akron, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing priced from $525. The Lofts at The East End has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable East End 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
The Lofts at The East EndSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsCuyahoga2BR,2BA$1,300
681-687 Carroll St681 - Unfurnished5BR,5BA$1,750
The Residences at The East EndUnit Z3BR,2BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East End 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 End apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing starting at $695 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at The East EndUnit Z3BR,2BA$1.46
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate5BR,5BA$0.43
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsCuyahoga2BR,2BA$0.95
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
The Lofts at The East EndSpacious StudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
681-687 Carroll St685 - Unfurnished5BR,5BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East End is The Lofts at The East End which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in East End costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?

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 3 regular apartments in East End 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 End?

Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $1,197 which is $453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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