
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Berea Neighborhood of Berea, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)
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Mill Stream Run

355 S Rocky River Dr

Hamilton House

Stone Ridge Apartments

121 W Bagley Rd

Bella Vista Apartments

Bagely Pointe
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Tower In The Park

740-750 Prospect St

Berea West

Integrity Berea Apartments

Islander Apartments

Crest Apartments

Chestnut Lake

Midpark Village
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Hunters Manor

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Olmsted Falls Village Apt - SPO Properties
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Downtown Berea, Berea, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Berea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berea Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $785 | $1,915 |
| Downtown Berea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $890 | $1,610 |
| Downtown Berea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $1,000 | $2,160 |
| Downtown Berea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,392 | $1,780 |
| Downtown Berea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Berea Neighborhood of Berea, OH.
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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 Mill Stream Run priced from $890. Islander Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Downtown Berea apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream Run | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Islander Apartments | The Bayside - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Chestnut Lake | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Midpark Village | 1 Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Acadian Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath FT | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Berea, OH
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Berea area is the $1.13 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath - Call for Availability Model at Hunters Manor in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Downtown Berea apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Model at Olmsted Falls Village Apt - SPO Properties starting at $1,686 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Berea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Olmsted Falls Village Apt - SPO Properties | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Cherry Tree Village Apartments | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Islander Apartments | The Pelican - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Midpark Village | 1 Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Acadian Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Parkside Towers | 101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Mill Stream Run | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Chestnut Lake | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Berea, Berea, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 Mill Stream Run which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Downtown Berea costs $1,750.
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.
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