Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Valley Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Dominion Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Townhomes

1719-1723 Dominion DrAkron, OH 44313
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1972 White Pond Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1972 White Pond Dr

1972 White Pond DrAkron, OH 44313
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Dominion Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Townhomes

1716 Dominion DrAkron, OH 44313
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

214 N PortageAkron, OH 44303
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1634 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1634 20th St

1634 20th StCuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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Merriman Valley, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriman Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriman Valley area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Dominion Townhomes & Apartments priced from $750. River View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Merriman Valley apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
River View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath 569sqft1BR,1BA$870
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$895
The Woods of Fairlawn1BD Ash w/ Hardwood Floors1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Valley, OH

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriman Valley area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Twin Oaks Crossing in the in the Highland Square neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Merriman Valley apartment is the 2863 Cedar Hill Rd Model at 2863 Cedar Hill Rd, Unit 1 starting at $1,290 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Merriman Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriman Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Twin Oaks Crossing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
2863 Cedar Hill Rd, Unit 12863 Cedar Hill Rd2BR,1BA$1.43
River View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Pheasant Run Apartments1 BD w/ Den Rebuild1BR,1BA$1.50
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.11
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Cedarwood Village ApartmentsThe Sand Run1BR,1BA$1.28
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St 1-BR1BR,1BA$1.43
The Woods of Fairlawn1BD Ash Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.51
Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath 569sqft1BR,1BA$1.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Northern Akron. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriman Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriman Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriman Valley Apartment is $750 at Dominion Townhomes & Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merriman Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merriman Valley is starting from $850 at Dominion Townhomes & Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merriman Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merriman Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $1,365.

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