
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)
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124 Beck Ave
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West Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Akron?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $675 | $1,215 |
West Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $800 | $1,700 |
West Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $925 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH.
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Cheapest Available West Akron Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Akron area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes priced from $675. 294 Madison Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes | 888 & 899 Rosamond | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
294 Madison Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
The Heritage at White Pond | 1BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Fairway Tower & Manor Apartments | T1 | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Akron, OH
As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Akron area is the $0.88 price per square foot 226 Rhodes Ave Model at 226 Rhodes Ave, Unit Two Bedroom in the in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value West Akron apartment is the 1618 Maxen Dr Model at 1618 Maxen Dr, Unit 1618 starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Akron apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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226 Rhodes Ave, Unit Two Bedroom | 226 Rhodes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
1618 Maxen Dr, Unit 1618 | 1618 Maxen Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Fairway Tower & Manor Apartments | T1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
294 Madison Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
The Heritage at White Pond | 1BD Rebuilt (Major Upgrade) | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes | Rosamond Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
796 W Market St, Unit #B | 796 W Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Akron, Akron, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the West Akron Neighborhood in Akron, OH
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Akron Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Akron Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Akron Apartment is $675 at Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Akron Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Akron is starting from $895 at Parkview Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Akron Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Akron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairway Tower & Manor Apartments and starts from $1,390.
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