Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (56 Rentals)

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508 Hammel St

AkronOH44306

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687 Allyn St

AkronOH44311

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31 Firestone Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

31 Firestone Blvd

31 Firestone BlvdAkron, OH 44301
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Wilmich Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmich Manor

2010-2040 Wilmich DrAkron, OH 44319
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Middlebury Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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South Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Akron area of Akron, OH is a 4 Beds unit found at Wilbeth Arlington Homes priced from $200. The Ericsson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $200. Here are the most affordable South Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilbeth Arlington Homes4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
The Ericsson4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,1BA$200
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$590
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom Updated1BR,1BA$650
Park Lane Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Akron, OH

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Akron area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at University Commons Apartments in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Akron apartment is the Huron Model at Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Commons Apartments4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$0.89
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
1425 Marcy St, Unit Up1425 Marcy St3BR,1BA$0.80
1141 McKinley AveUnit 22BR,1BA$1.01
1214 Beardsley St, Unit B1214 Beardsley St2BR,1BA$1.09
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Wilbeth Arlington Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.27
The Ericsson2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.28
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
59 N Arlington St, Unit 159 N Arlington St1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Akron, Akron, OH

Ranked #7

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Akron, Ohio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Akron Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Akron Apartments

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 $1,595.

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 22 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 $446 which is $1,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Akron.

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