Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit Lake Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (53 Rentals)

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AkronOH44311
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485 Allyn St

AkronOH44304
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740 Fern St

AkronOH44307
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2159 22nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2159 22nd St

2159 22nd StAkron, OH 44314
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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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Rosamond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosamond Apartments

888 Rosamond AveAkron, OH 44307
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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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East Buchtel Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
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Summit Lake, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summit Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summit Lake area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Glendale priced from $500. College Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $615. Here are the most affordable Summit Lake apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$615
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes888 & 899 Rosamond1BR,1BA$675
Park Lane Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
2196 6th St SW2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885
401 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Lake, OH

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake 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
1618 Maxen Dr, Unit 16181618 Maxen Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
1425 Marcy St, Unit Up1425 Marcy St3BR,1BA$0.78
Brownstone Apartments2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit2BR,1BA$1.05
1616 Maxen Dr, Unit 11616 Maxen Dr2BR,1BA$1.24
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Park Lane Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.19
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.23
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Summit Lake, Akron, OH

Ranked #10

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 brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Akron. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Summit Lake Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 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 Summit Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Summit Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summit Lake is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summit Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Summit Lake is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Summit Lake costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summit Lake?

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 30 regular apartments in Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake?

Cheap apartments in Summit Lake have an average cost of $402 which is $1,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summit Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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