Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Carroll Street Apartments
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508 Hammel St

1141 McKinley Ave

859 Brown St

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753 Johnston St

697 Carroll St

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564 E Crosier St

796 Brown St
East End, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East End Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $750 | $1,250 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $645 | $1,409 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $795 | $2,100 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $2,150 | $2,650 |
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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. 1141 McKinley Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
1141 McKinley Ave | Unit 2 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Brownstone Apartments | 2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
The East End Lofts | Spacious Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, OH
As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.39 price per square foot 5 Bedroom - Unit Monthly Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value East End apartment is the Unit BB Model at The East End Residences starting at $2,150 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Middlebury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing | 5 Bedroom - Unit Monthly Rate | 5BR,5BA | $1.39 |
The East End Residences | Unit BB | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Brownstone Apartments | 2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
1141 McKinley Ave | Unit 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
The 797 Building | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The East End Lofts | Spacious Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
59 N Arlington St, Unit 3 | 59 N Arlington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast End, Akron, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,150.
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 2 regular apartments in East End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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