Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (37 Rentals)

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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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South Akron, Akron, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in South Akron?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in South Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $200 to $4,145. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Akron ranging from $500 to $1,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Akron?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Akron ranges from $500 to $1,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,159.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Akron?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Akron range from $200 to $2,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $1,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $200.

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