Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Square Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (40 Rentals)

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146 King Dr

AkronOH44302
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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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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 80

80 N Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

214 N PortageAkron, OH 44303
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The Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

24 S Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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1084 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1084 Jefferson Ave

1084 Jefferson AveAkron, OH 44313
Corporate Housing
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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 $500. 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$500
Belle WestStudioStudio,1BA$725
258 S Portage Path3 Bed3BR,1BA$1,095
Twin Oaks Crossing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,325
Cascade Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Square, OH

As of December 10, 2025 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 3 Bed Model at 258 S Portage Path starting at $1,095 with a $0.84 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
258 S Portage Path3 Bed3BR,1BA$0.84
Twin Oaks Crossing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
84 Bittman St, Unit UP84 Bittman St3BR,1BA$1.13
44 S Bates St, Unit 144 S Bates St3BR,1BA$0.99
896 Delia Ave, Unit 3896 Delia Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
794 W Market St, Unit #B794 W Market St1BR,1BA$1.66
796 W Market St, Unit #A796 W Market St1BR,1BA$1.66
Belle WestStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

Getting Around the Highland Square Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 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 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 $500, while the average apartment in Highland Square costs $4,193.

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 2 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 $108 which is $4,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Square.

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