Cheap Homes for Rent in Summit Lake Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (25 Rentals)

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$800 - $850

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578 Hoye Ave

AkronOH44320

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property at 241 Irisdale Pl

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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241 Irisdale Pl

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. College Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here are the most affordable Summit Lake apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$600
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes888 & 899 Rosamond1BR,1BA$695
Kenmore Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$735
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Lake, OH

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit Lake area is the $1.18 price per square foot 4BR / 2 bath Model at University Commons Apartments in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Summit Lake apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Gothic Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.18 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 Apartments4BR / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.18
Gothic Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
119 Dawes Ave1.5/11BR,1BA$1.14
146 King Dr2/12BR,1BA$1.25
Kenmore Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
2547 Manchester Rd1/11BR,1BA$1.18
Cedar Knoll ApartmentsCedar Knoll: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.36
The Towers/Fir HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.17
1751 S Main St, Unit 31751 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.19
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.24

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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 222 Apartments for Rent in Summit Lake, OH with pricing that ranges from $400 to $6,697. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Summit Lake ranging from $500 to $1,750.

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 $1,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,120.

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 $950 to $1,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $489.

Expert Rental Resources

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