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property at 2925 Arcadia Rd
$995

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Total Monthly Price$995
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2925 Arcadia Rd

AkronOH44312

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property at 182 Westwood Ave
$1,000

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182 Westwood Ave

AkronOH44302
property at 1215 Pondview Ave
$1,045

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1215 Pondview Ave

AkronOH44305
property at 1095 St Michaels Ave
$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1095 St Michaels Ave, Unit 1097

1095 St Michaels Ave
AkronOH44320
property at 949 W Exchange St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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949 W Exchange St

AkronOH44302

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Akron, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Akron, OH area range in price from $400 to $10,968 with an overall median price of $1,162. The three Akron neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plain and City at $790, Northeast Canton at $795, and Ridgewood at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Akron Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Plain and City$790$5995
Northeast Canton$795$66023
Ridgewood$795$65027
Fairmount$815$59924
Colonial Heights$825$65056
Outer Central South Akron$850$7257
Cherry Avenue$850$65057
Cherry Avenue North$850$65061
Crystal Park$850$65041
Downtown Canton$850$65059

Cheapest Available Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Akron, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the University Area neighborhood priced from $525. Summit at Glendale in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate5BR,5BA$525
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$550
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
409 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
Hobart ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Belle WestStudioStudio,1BA$725
Alphada Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Kenmore Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1424 Wooster Rd. Model at 1424 Wooster Rd. in the in the West Barberton neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Buckingham Townhome Model at Brighton Place starting at $1,249 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Call's Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1424 Wooster Rd.1424 Wooster Rd.1BR,1BA$0.90
Brighton PlaceBuckingham Townhome2BR,1BA$0.91
92 Greencrest Ter, Unit Downstairs92 Greencrest Ter2BR,1BA$0.94
53 S Highland Ave, Unit 253 S Highland Ave2BR,2BA$0.83
565 Treeside Dr, Unit 565565 Treeside Dr2BR,1BA$0.83
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
588 Schiller Ave, Unit 1588 Schiller Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
River View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
212 1st St NW, Unit first lower212 1st St NW2BR,1BA$0.98
735 S Firestone Blvd, Unit 735735 S Firestone Blvd2BR,1BA$0.95

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Catrina1+ years in Akron

June 14, 2026

Akron is a unique place with lots to do, but it's important to note that it is "block by block" in terms of safety and access. There are parts of the city that are run down, but there are equally areas that are very nice, accessible, close to the highway, or otherwise safe and secure. Housing is very cheap in Akron, which is great for first-time homeowners.

Catrina1+ years in Akron

February 28, 2025

Akron is a great place for local entertainment. It's also hooked up to Cleveland, Green, Cuyahoga Falls, and other parts of Ohio by Interstate 77 (which you will get to know and love in this area). There are some areas that are less safe than others, but overall, Akron can be a fantastic place to call home.

Catrina2+ years in Akron

February 27, 2025

Akron is a great place to live as long as you're in the safer areas. I personally like to stick to the outskirts, preferring Cuyahoga Falls and the short jog to Akron from there, but there are also some great houses throughout the city. The traffic has the potential to get bad, especially during rush hour, which is something to keep in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in Akron?

There are currently 1139 Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $400 to $7,896. There are also 241 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Akron ranging from $450 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Akron?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Akron ranges from $450 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,445.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Akron?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Akron range from $589 to $7,632, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

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