Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Valley Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $550 (39 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
Corporate Housing
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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 $795. 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$795
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$825
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St. Garden 1-BR1BR, 1BA$850
Twin Oaks Crossing1x1 B1BR, 1BA$925
River View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$925
Cascade FallsFour Bedroom4BR, 2BA$960
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR, 1BA$988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Valley, OH

As of September 17, 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 Northwest Akron neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Merriman Valley apartment is the 565 Treeside Dr Model at 565 Treeside Dr, Unit 565 in the Northwest Akron neighborhood starting at $895 with a $0.79 price per square foot. 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
565 Treeside Dr, Unit 565565 Treeside Dr2BR, 1BA$0.79
2160-2180 Thurmont Road3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$1.18
River View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.93
480 N Hawkins Ave, Unit 480480 N Hawkins Ave2BR, 1BA$0.95
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR, 1BA$1.23
Cedarwood Village ApartmentsThe Sand Run1BR, 1BA$1.34
Twin Oaks Crossing1x1 B1BR, 1BA$1.23
864 Chalker St, Unit 3864 Chalker St1BR, 1BA$1.03
Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath 569sqft1BR, 1BA$1.40

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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 $795 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.

What is the most affordable Merriman Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merriman Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedarwood Village Apartments and starts from $1,285.

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