
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $200 (36 Rentals)


281 Bellewood Ave

503 Allyn St

840 5th Ave

958 Hunt St

719 Roselawn Ave

202 W Long St

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783 Anderson Ave

680 Sherman St

472 Sumner St

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Middlebury Commons

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389 Sherman St

409 Sherman St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Akron?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Akron Studio Apartments | $974 | $550 | $1,275 |
South Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $200 | $1,950 |
| South Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $200 | $2,803 |
| South Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $200 | $2,985 |
| South Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,001 | $200 | $4,145 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Akron Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Akron?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Akron is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Akron?
The cheapest apartment in South Akron is Wilbeth Arlington Homes which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in South Akron costs $1,459.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Akron?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in South Akron that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Akron?
Cheap apartments in South Akron have an average cost of $434 which is $1,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Akron.
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