1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Area Akron, OH (59 Rentals)

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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins 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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389 Sherman St
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389 Sherman St

389 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311

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409 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 Sherman St

409 Sherman StAkron, OH 44311
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119 Dawes Ave
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119 Dawes Ave

119 Dawes AveAkron, OH 44302
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51 Cotter Ave
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51 Cotter Ave

51 Cotter AveAkron, OH 44305
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1119 Johnston St
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1119 Johnston St

1119 Johnston StAkron, OH 44305
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592 Carroll St
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592 Carroll St

592 Carroll StAkron, OH 44304
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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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460-462 Allyn St
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460-462 Allyn St

460-462 Allyn StAkron, OH 44304
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437 Sumner St
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437 Sumner St

437 Sumner StAkron, OH 44304

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495 Sumner St
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495 Sumner St

495 Sumner StAkron, OH 44304
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869 Bank St
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869 Bank St

869 Bank StAkron, OH 44305
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Canal Park Tower
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Canal Park Tower

50 W State StAkron, OH 44308
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233 Irisdale Pl
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233 Irisdale Pl

233 Irisdale PlAkron, 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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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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110 N College St
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 N College St

110 N College 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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833 Brown St
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833 Brown St

833 Brown StAkron, OH 44311
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The 797 Building
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The 797 Building

797 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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146 King Dr
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146 King Dr

146 King DrAkron, OH 44302
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Spicer Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spicer Terrace

502 Spicer StAkron, OH 44311

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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 146 King Dr and is listed at 880 square feet priced from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
146 King Dr1/1880 Sq Ft$1,000
Standard On MainA7.1670 Sq Ft$1,407
400 Sumner St500 Sq Ft$775
389 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths462 Sq Ft$695
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom450 Sq Ft$550
409 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths420 Sq Ft$695

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 $550 at Summit at Glendale. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University Area is currently $1,235. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom$550
409 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths$695
389 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths$695
146 King Dr1/1$1,000
Standard On MainA2.3$1,233

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in University Area with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in University Area is at Summit at Glendale listed at $550.

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 $1,235.

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 880 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at 146 King Dr.

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 900 sq ft.

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