Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Middlebury Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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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 1 Bed unit found at Carroll Street Apartments priced from $725. Park Lane Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Park Lane Manor Apartments2x12BR,1BA$775
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The 797 Building1 Bedroom Luxury Balcony Suite1BR,1BA$975
Standard On Main ApartmentsA3.11BR,1BA$1,066

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, OH

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.67 price per square foot Unit BB Model at The East End Residences in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value East End 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 East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The East End ResidencesUnit BB3BR,2BA$1.67
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
401 Lofts3x33BR,3BA$1.47
656 Hammel St, Unit UP656 Hammel St4BR,1BA$1.24
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
The 797 Building1 Bedroom Luxury Balcony Suite1BR,1BA$1.77
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
The DepotWaycar BEDROOM ONLY3BR,3BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Akron, OH

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Akron, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Carroll Street Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in East End costs $2,225.

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 21 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 $652 which is $1,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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