Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Valley Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (37 Rentals)

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property at 776 N Main St

$810 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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776 N Main St

AkronOH44310

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property at 1093 N Main St

$1,150 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1093 N Main St

AkronOH44310
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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
Corporate Housing
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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
Student Housing
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Trails Edge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trails Edge Apartments

1725 Merriman RdAkron, OH 44313
Corporate Housing
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Redwood Akron
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Akron

1738 Northampton RdAkron, OH 44313
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2406 21st St, Unit 4
$950
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2406 21st St, Unit 4

2406 21st StCuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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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 $785. 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 A - 596sqft1BR,1BA$785
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
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1,020
Trails Edge Apartments1b/1b1BR,1BA$1,255
Redwood Akron2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1,746

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Valley, OH

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriman Valley area is the $1.70 price per square foot Windsor Model at Riverwood Apartments in the in the Merriman Valley neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Merriman Valley apartment is the 480 N Hawkins Ave Model at 480 N Hawkins Ave, Unit 480 starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 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.
Riverwood ApartmentsWindsor2BR,2BA$1.70
480 N Hawkins Ave, Unit 480480 N Hawkins Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Trails Edge Apartments2b/1b2BR,1BA$1.57
2406 21st St, Unit 42406 21st St2BR,1BA$1.12
200 N Portage Path, Unit #6200 N Portage Path1BR,1BA$0.98
River View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.27
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St 1-BR1BR,1BA$1.43
Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath A - 596sqft1BR,1BA$1.32
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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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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