Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $300 (51 Rentals)

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property at 485 Allyn St

485 Allyn St

AkronOH44304
property at 309 Power St

309 Power St

AkronOH44311
property at 409 Brown St

409 Brown St

AkronOH44311
property at 740 Fern St

740 Fern St

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The Ericsson
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Ericsson

1380 Dahlgren DrAkron, OH 44306
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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
Senior Living
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Neville Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Neville Apartments

1015-1077 Neville AveAkron, OH 44306
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Carroll Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Street Apartments

525 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
Student Housing
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East Buchtel Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
Student Housing
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Firestone Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Firestone Park

63-101 Firestone BlvdAkron, OH 44301
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555 Bishop St
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Bishop St

555 Bishop StAkron, OH 44307
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2196 6th St SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2196 6th St SW

2196 6th St SWAkron, OH 44314
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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 Studio unit found at College Street Apartments priced from $615. King Apartments LTD has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$615
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom Updated1BR,1BA$650
Park Lane Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
833 Brown St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Akron, OH

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Akron area is the $1.20 price per square foot 681 Carroll St Model at 681 Carroll St, Unit Number 681 in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Akron apartment is the 4 bed / 2 bath Model at University Commons Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $0.89 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.
681 Carroll St, Unit Number 681681 Carroll St5BR,5BA$1.20
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$0.78
515 Crouse St, Unit 1515 Crouse St1BR,1BA$0.75
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Park Lane Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.19
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
685 Carroll St, Unit 685685 Carroll StStudio ,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Akron, Akron, OH

Ranked #8

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 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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Akron?

The cheapest apartment in South Akron is King Apartments LTD which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in South Akron costs $1,362.

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 38 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 $333 which is $1,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Akron.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.