Cheap Homes for Rent in Summit Lake Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (21 Rentals)

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property at 879 Chester Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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879 Chester Ave

AkronOH44314

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property at 580 Baird St

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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580 Baird St

AkronOH44311

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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 $600. Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Summit Lake apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes888 & 899 Rosamond - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Kenmore Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$735
2547 Manchester Rd1/11BR,1BA$825
University Commons Apartments1BR / 1 bath - FP 11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Lake, OH

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit Lake area is the $1.01 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Towers/Fir Hill in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Summit Lake apartment is the Huron 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 Summit Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers/Fir HillThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$0.95
Gothic Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
Canal Square ApartmentsUpdated 2 bed2BR,1BA$1.44
146 King Dr2/12BR,1BA$1.14
119 Dawes Ave1.5/11BR,1BA$1.14
Kenmore Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
2547 Manchester Rd1/11BR,1BA$1.18
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes888 & 899 Rosamond - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Summit Lake, Akron, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Summit Lake?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Summit Lake, OH with pricing that ranges from $400 to $5,865. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Summit Lake ranging from $500 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Summit Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Summit Lake ranges from $500 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,233.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Summit Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Summit Lake range from $589 to $2,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $1,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

Expert Rental Resources

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