Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Square Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (22 Rentals)

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753 W Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

753 W Market St

753 W Market StAkron, OH 44303
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Hampshire House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

75 N Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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294 Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

294 Madison Ave

294 Madison AveAkron, OH 44320
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

214 N PortageAkron, OH 44303
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23 Charlotte St
2 Bedroom Apartments

23 Charlotte St

23 Charlotte StAkron, OH 44303

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Cheapest Available Highland Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Square area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Glendale priced from $550. Belle West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Highland Square apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$550
Belle WestStudioStudio,1BA$725
764 Work Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
65 Nickel1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Square, OH

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Square area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cascade Lofts in the in the North Hill neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Highland Square apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Highland Square starting at $1,350 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cascade Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
The Highland SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
53 S Highland Ave, Unit 253 S Highland Ave2BR,2BA$0.92
Twin Oaks Crossing2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
170 N. Rose Blvd, Unit Apt. 1170 N. Rose Blvd2BR,1BA$1.25
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
146 King Dr1/11BR,1BA$1.14
764 Work Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
26 Christie St, Unit #426 Christie St1BR,1BA$1.21
Summit at GlendaleTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Square?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Square is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Highland Square costs $995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Square?

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 5 regular apartments in Highland Square 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 Highland Square?

Cheap apartments in Highland Square have an average cost of $219 which is $776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Square.

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