Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Square Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Square area of Akron.

property at 764 Work Dr

$750 - $900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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764 Work Dr

AkronOH44320

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property at 39 N Balch St

$995

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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39 N Balch St

AkronOH44303
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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
Corporate Housing
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The Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

24 S Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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119 Dawes Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Dawes Ave

119 Dawes AveAkron, OH 44302
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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 $600. 276 Merriman Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Highland Square apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$600
276 Merriman RdStudioStudio,1BA$700
Belle WestStudioStudio,1BA$725
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
119 Dawes Ave1.5/11BR,1BA$1,000
1084 Jefferson Ave2 Beds2BR,1BA$1,025
146 King Dr2/12BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Square, OH

As of May 03, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Twin Oaks Crossing starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Highland Square 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
Twin Oaks Crossing3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.07
276 Merriman Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92
53 S Highland Ave, Unit 253 S Highland Ave2BR,2BA$0.92
1084 Jefferson Ave2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.98
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
146 King Dr2/12BR,1BA$1.25
119 Dawes Ave1.5/11BR,1BA$1.14
15 S Walnut St, Unit 415 S Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.79
Summit at GlendaleTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45

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 $600, while the average apartment in Highland Square costs $3,155.

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 3 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 $133 which is $3,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Square.

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