1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Area Akron, OH (49 Rentals)

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241 Perkins St
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241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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East Buchtel Place
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East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
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Middlebury Commons
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Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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460-462 Allyn St
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460-462 Allyn St

460-462 Allyn StAkron, OH 44304
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417 Sherman St
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417 Sherman St

417 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311

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495 Sumner St
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495 Sumner St

495 Sumner StAkron, OH 44304
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Cotter Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cotter Building

50 Cotter AveAkron, OH 44305
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Spicer Terrace
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Spicer Terrace

502 Spicer StAkron, OH 44311
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431 Sherman St
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431 Sherman St

431 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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1113 Ackley St
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1113 Ackley St

1113 Ackley StAkron, OH 44306
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Spicertown
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Spicertown

391-403 Spicer StAkron, OH 44311
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394 E South St
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394 E South St

394 E South StAkron, OH 44311

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233 Irisdale Pl
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233 Irisdale Pl

233 Irisdale PlAkron, OH 44311
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Ryan House
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Ryan House

685 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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389 Sherman St
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389 Sherman St

389 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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833 Brown St
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833 Brown St

833 Brown StAkron, OH 44311
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409 Sherman St
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409 Sherman St

409 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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55-57 Cotter St
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55-57 Cotter St

55-57 Cotter StAkron, OH 44305
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51 Cotter Ave
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51 Cotter Ave

51 Cotter AveAkron, OH 44305
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Buchtel Ave
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Buchtel Ave

508 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
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592 Carroll St
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592 Carroll St

592 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
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Excelsior Apartments
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Excelsior Apartments

103-127 Dawes AveAkron, OH 44302
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University Area, Akron, OH Local Guide

Largest Available University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the University Area area of Akron, OH is found at Canal Square Apartments and is listed at 1,230 square feet priced from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Canal Square ApartmentsTwo Story Loft with bonus space1,230 Sq Ft$1,575
159 MainTwo Bedroom837 Sq Ft$1,850
Bowery District Apartments1BR/1.0BA798 Sq Ft$1,375
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom775 Sq Ft$850
Standard On Main ApartmentsA4.2593 Sq Ft$1,079
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath540 Sq Ft$725
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom450 Sq Ft$500

Cheapest Available University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University Area of Akron, OH is the One bedroom Model starting from $500 at Summit at Glendale. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University Area is currently $1,252. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom$500
Carroll Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$725
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom$850
The 797 Building1 Beds, 1 Baths$975
Standard On Main ApartmentsA4.2$1,079
Bowery District Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,375
159 MainOne Bedroom$1,550
Canal Square ApartmentsTwo Story Loft with bonus space$1,575

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Area, Akron, OH

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Akron, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Akron. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom University Area Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom University Area Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in University Area is $1,252.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom University Area Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University Area is a 1,230 square feet unit starting from $1,575 at Canal Square Apartments.

What is the average size for University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in University Area is currently 1,616 sq ft.

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