Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Valley Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (28 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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Liberty Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Commons

1248 Weathervane LnAkron, OH 44313
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1634 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1634 20th St

1634 20th StCuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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Hidden Hills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Hills

211-219 Portage Trail Ext WCuyahoga 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. Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. 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
Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$785
The AvalonStudioStudio,1BA$795
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St. Garden 1-BR1BR,1BA$850
The Woods of Fairlawn1BD Ash w/ Hardwood Floors1BR,1BA$895
River View Apartments2 Bedroom- Loft2BR,1BA$925
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$945
Cascade FallsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$960
Pheasant Run Apartments1 BD w/ Den1BR,1BA$1,020
Trails Edge Apartments1b/1b1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Valley, OH

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriman Valley area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Twin Oaks Crossing in the in the Highland Square neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Merriman Valley apartment is the Dublin Model at Riverwood Apartments starting at $2,020 with a $1.57 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 Crossing3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.32
Riverwood ApartmentsDublin2BR,2BA$1.57
Pheasant Run Apartments3 BD x 2 BA New Construction Rebuilt3BR,2BA$1.38
Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.53
River View Apartments2 Bedroom- Don Drumm Loft2BR,1BA$1.17
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.17
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St 1-BR1BR,1BA$1.43
The AvalonStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
The Woods of Fairlawn1BD Ash Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.51

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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.

Getting Around the Merriman Valley Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Dominion Townhomes & Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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