Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berea Neighborhood of Berea, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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56 Beech St

BereaOH44017

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Baldwin Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwin Park

15393 Baldwin CtMiddleburg Heights, OH 44130
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Sheldon Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Park Apartments

21930-21974 Sheldon RdBrook Park, OH 44142
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Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Apartments

19355 Bagley RdCleveland, OH 44130
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Downtown Berea, Berea, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Berea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Berea area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Lake priced from $875. Islander Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $886. Here are the most affordable Downtown Berea apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Lake11B-Lake View1BR,1BA$875
Islander ApartmentsThe Bayside - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$886
Mill Stream RunOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berea, OH

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Berea area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath - Call for Availability Model at Hunters Manor in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Downtown Berea apartment is the 369 Front St Model at 369 Front St, Unit Townhouse starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Berea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunters Manor1 Bed 1 Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.05
369 Front St, Unit Townhouse369 Front St2BR,1BA$1.25
Stone Ridge ApartmentsThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.14
Islander ApartmentsThe Pelican - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.46
Midpark Village1 Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1.40
The Acadian Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath FT1BR,1BA$1.42
Tower In The ParkSuite G w/Balcony1BR,1BA$1.71
Parkside Towers101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Mill Stream RunOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Chestnut Lake11B-Lake View1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Berea, Berea, OH

Ranked #2

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Berea Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Berea?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Berea is Chestnut Lake which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Berea costs $2,986.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Berea?

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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Berea that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Catrina Cowart

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.