Cheap Homes for Rent in West Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes888 & 899 Rosamond1BR,1BA$675
294 Madison Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Akron, OH

As of June 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 T1 Model at Fairway Tower & Manor Apartments starting at $990 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the West Akron 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.
226 Rhodes Ave, Unit Two Bedroom226 Rhodes Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$1.10
The Highland SquareFurnished One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
294 Madison Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
The Heritage at White Pond1BD Rebuilt (Major Upgrade)1BR,1BA$1.75
Kenmore Apartments and TownhomesRosamond Townhouse1BR,1BA$1.71
796 W Market St, Unit #B796 W Market St1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in West Akron?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in West Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,420. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Akron ranging from $500 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Akron?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Akron ranges from $500 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,204.

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