Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (35 Rentals)

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property at 712 Roselle Ave
$750 - $950
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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712 Roselle Ave

AkronOH44307

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property at 855 Work Dr
$1,000
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855 Work Dr

AkronOH44320
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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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Rosamond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosamond Apartments

888 Rosamond AveAkron, OH 44307
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Hampshire House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

75 N Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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764 Work Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

764 Work Dr

764 Work DrAkron, OH 44320
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294 Madison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

294 Madison Ave

294 Madison AveAkron, OH 44320
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555 Bishop St
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Bishop St

555 Bishop StAkron, OH 44307
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Highland Tower
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Tower

900 W Market StAkron, OH 44313
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The Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

24 S Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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West Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

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 294 Madison Ave priced from $800. The Highland Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
294 Madison Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
The Highland SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Akron, OH

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Akron area is the $0.83 price per square foot 53 S Highland Ave Model at 53 S Highland Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value West Akron apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Tower 80 starting at $975 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
53 S Highland Ave, Unit 253 S Highland Ave2BR,2BA$0.83
Tower 80One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$1.16
294 Madison Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.99
The Highland SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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West Akron, Akron, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including 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 filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $800 at 294 Madison Ave.

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 $1,200 at Tower 80.

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 $1,460.

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