Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $450 (21 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available South Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Akron area of Akron, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing priced from $525. College Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here are the most affordable South Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate5BR,5BA$525
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
409 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
2547 Manchester Rd1/11BR,1BA$825
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 650 sqft | FULL rem...2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Akron, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Akron area is the $1.11 price per square foot 5 Bedroom - Unit Monthly Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value South Akron apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Towers/Fir Hill starting at $1,400 with a $1.01 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 Housing5 Bedroom - Unit Monthly Rate5BR,5BA$1.11
The Towers/Fir HillThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
University Commons Apartments3 BR / 2 bath & office3BR,2BA$1.15
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
735 S Firestone Blvd, Unit 735735 S Firestone Blvd2BR,1BA$0.95
583 Chittenden St3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.21
370 Cole Ave370 Cole Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
590 Sumner St590 Sumner St1BR,1BA$1.13
2547 Manchester Rd1/11BR,1BA$1.18
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in South Akron?

There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in South Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $400 to $3,565. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Akron ranging from $450 to $1,745.

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 $450 to $1,745 with an average monthly rent of $1,179.

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 $589 to $2,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $1,745. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

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