Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit Lake Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes

Carroll Street Apartments

72 E Mapledale Ave
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859 Brown St

2295 11th St SW

Park Lane Manor Apartments

2103-2105 5th St SW

1052 Yale St

1694 Manchester Rd

1102 Allendale Ave
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The Towers/Fir Hill

469 Spicer Street

2196 6th St SW

1224 Florida Ave, Unit Apt a 1224

838 Yale St

866 Beardsley St

67 E Archwood Ave

2561 Edwin Ave

112 Leora St
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740 Fern St

404 Stanton Ave

146 S Balch St

1102 Brown St

377 Cross St

127 Dawes Ave
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165 Oak Park Dr
Summit Lake - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Akron
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Akron by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart. See how it ranks!
Summit Lake, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Summit Lake Studio Apartments | $978 | $590 | $1,200 |
Summit Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $550 | $1,850 |
Summit Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $560 | $2,500 |
Summit Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $599 | $2,985 |
Summit Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $489 | $5,400 |
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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 $590. Here are the most affordable Summit Lake apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $590 |
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes | 888 & 899 Rosamond | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Park Lane Manor Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Cedar Knoll Apartments | Cedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Lake, OH
As of June 23, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Commons Apartments | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
1425 Marcy St, Unit Up | 1425 Marcy St | 3BR,1BA | $0.80 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Park Lane Manor Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1224 Florida Ave, Unit Apt a 1224 | 1224 Florida Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
1163 Carey Ave, Unit 1-2 | 1163 Carey Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSummit Lake, Akron, OH
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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 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 $1,650.
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 20 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 $212 which is $1,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summit Lake.
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