Apartments for Rent in the University Area Akron, OH Under $1,000 (58 Rentals)

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property at 580 Baird St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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580 Baird St

AkronOH44311
property at 1134 Ackley St

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1134 Ackley St

AkronOH44306

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property at 656 Hammel St

$1,000 - $1,045

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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656 Hammel St

AkronOH44306

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1141 McKinley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 McKinley Ave

1141 McKinley AveAkron, OH 44306
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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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119 Dawes Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Dawes Ave

119 Dawes AveAkron, OH 44302
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146 King Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

146 King Dr

146 King DrAkron, OH 44302
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EnVision Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

EnVision Apartments

433-477 Grant StAkron, OH 44311
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The 797 Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 797 Building

797 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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Brownstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone Apartments

409 Brown StAkron, OH 44311
Student Housing
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Frequently Asked Questions about University Area

What is the current price range for One Bedroom University Area Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University Area ranges from $400 to $1,665 with an average monthly rent of $1,221.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University Area cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University Area range from $625 to $2,803. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,485.

How expensive are University Area Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 20 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $589 to $2,985 - averaging $1,437 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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