Cheap Homes for Rent in East End Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (6 Rentals)

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property at 1134 Ackley St

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1134 Ackley St

AkronOH44306
property at 549 Brown St

$600 - $900

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

549 Brown St

AkronOH44311

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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 ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, OH

As of June 13, 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 ApartmentsHuron2BR,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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Akron, OH

Ranked #20

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about East End

What type of rentals are currently available in East End?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in East End, OH with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,650. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East End ranging from $500 to $1,550.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East End ranges from $500 to $1,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,160.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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