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1076 Ackley St

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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
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate5BR,5BA$525
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom Updated1BR,1BA$650
389 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
409 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
Neville Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$700
2547 Manchester Rd1/11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Akron, OH

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Akron area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value South Akron apartment is the Cuyahoga Model at Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $0.95 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.
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate5BR,5BA$0.43
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsCuyahoga2BR,2BA$0.95
1171 La Croix Ave, Unit 21171 La Croix Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
735 S Firestone Blvd, Unit 735735 S Firestone Blvd2BR,1BA$0.95
370 Cole Ave370 Cole Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
1180 Atwood Ave, Unit 21180 Atwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
Wilbeth Arlington Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.27
The Ericsson2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.28
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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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!

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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