Cheap Homes for Rent in the Highland Square Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $900 (13 Rentals)

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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
159-166 Walnut Ter3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$895
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Square, OH

As of July 12, 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 53 S Highland Ave Model at 53 S Highland Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 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
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
119 Dawes Ave1.5/11BR,1BA$1.14
146 King Dr2/12BR,1BA$1.14
Helene ApartmentsNo Longer Available1BR,1BA$1.59
764 Work Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Summit at GlendaleTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Belle WestStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland Square?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in Highland Square, OH with pricing that ranges from $550 to $7,947. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland Square ranging from $925 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland Square ranges from $925 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,299.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highland Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highland Square range from $995 to $4,142, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,717.

Expert Rental Resources

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