Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wallhaven Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (31 Rentals)

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753 W Market St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

753 W Market St

753 W Market StAkron, OH 44303
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Dominion Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Townhomes

1719-1723 Dominion DrAkron, OH 44313
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1972 White Pond Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1972 White Pond Dr

1972 White Pond DrAkron, OH 44313
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Dominion Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Townhomes

1716 Dominion DrAkron, OH 44313
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Hampshire House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

75 N Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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294 Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

294 Madison Ave

294 Madison AveAkron, OH 44320
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

214 N PortageAkron, OH 44303
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555 Bishop St
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Bishop St

555 Bishop StAkron, OH 44307
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Cypress W Market
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress W Market

1984 W Market StAkron, OH 44313

Wallhaven, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wallhaven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wallhaven area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Chamberlain and Lawnfair Apartments priced from $820. Dominion Townhomes & Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Wallhaven apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain and Lawnfair Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$820
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St. Garden 1-BR1BR,1BA$850
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Cypress West Fairlawn Apartments128-132 S. Miller 1BR1BR,1BA$995
1084 Jefferson Ave2 Beds2BR,1BA$1,025
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wallhaven, OH

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wallhaven area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 276 Merriman Rd in the in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Wallhaven apartment is the 53 S Highland Ave Model at 53 S Highland Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wallhaven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
276 Merriman Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92
53 S Highland Ave, Unit 253 S Highland Ave2BR,2BA$0.92
2881 Chamberlain Rd, Unit Upper2881 Chamberlain Rd2BR,1BA$1.14
1084 Jefferson Ave2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.98
480 N Hawkins Ave, Unit 480480 N Hawkins Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Chamberlain and Lawnfair ApartmentsLF 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$1.16
200 N Portage Path, Unit #6200 N Portage Path1BR,1BA$0.98
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wallhaven, Akron, OH

Ranked #10

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Northwest Central Akron, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wallhaven Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wallhaven?

The cheapest apartment in Wallhaven is Chamberlain and Lawnfair Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Wallhaven costs $1,487.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wallhaven?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Wallhaven that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wallhaven?

Cheap apartments in Wallhaven have an average cost of $249 which is $1,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wallhaven.

Expert Rental Resources

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