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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. The Heritage at White Pond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. 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
The Heritage at White PondEfficiencyStudio,1BA$835
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$915
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$990
The Highland SquareFurnished One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Akron, OH

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Akron area is the $0.96 price per square foot 276 Merriman Rd Model at 276 Merriman Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Akron apartment is the 1076 Jefferson Ave Model at 1076 Jefferson Ave, Unit 6 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 West Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
276 Merriman Rd, Unit 2276 Merriman Rd2BR,1BA$0.96
1076 Jefferson Ave, Unit 61076 Jefferson Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
Fairway Tower & Manor ApartmentsT11BR,1BA$1.10
The Highland SquareFurnished One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
896 Delia Ave, Unit 3896 Delia Ave1BR,1BA$1.01
Kenmore Apartments and TownhomesRosamond Townhouse1BR,1BA$1.71
The Heritage at White PondEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.33

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West Akron, Akron, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in West Akron?

There are currently 124 Apartments for Rent in West Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $655 to $5,448. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Akron ranging from $525 to $2,500.

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 $525 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,175.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Akron?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Akron range from $850 to $3,183, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $970 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Akron, OH

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I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Akron, and I'm here to talk to you about this city that is a bustling part of Northeastern Ohio.

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