Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Valley Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (37 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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Cypress W Market
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress W Market

1984 W Market StAkron, OH 44313
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Liberty Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Commons

1248 Weathervane LnAkron, OH 44313
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Trails Edge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trails Edge Apartments

1725 Merriman RdAkron, 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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Portage View West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Portage View West

235-255 W Portage Trail ExtCuyahoga 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 Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes priced from $775. Dominion Townhomes & Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Merriman Valley apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath 569sqft1BR,1BA$775
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
River View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St. Garden 1-BR1BR,1BA$850
Cascade FallsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$960
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1,020
Twin Oaks Crossing2x1 Large B2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Valley, OH

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriman Valley area is the $1.35 price per square foot Columbia - Townhouse Model at White Pond Reserve in the in the Northwest Akron neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Merriman Valley apartment is the 92 Greencrest Ter Model at 92 Greencrest Ter, Unit Downstairs starting at $1,250 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Northwest Akron 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.
White Pond ReserveColumbia - Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.35
92 Greencrest Ter, Unit Downstairs92 Greencrest Ter2BR,1BA$0.94
565 Treeside Dr, Unit 565565 Treeside Dr2BR,1BA$0.88
480 N Hawkins Ave, Unit 480480 N Hawkins Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Twin Oaks Crossing2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
Cascade FallsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
River View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.27
Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.44
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St 1-BR1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $775 at Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes.

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 $925 at River View Apartments.

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