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

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$1,025 - $1,550

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Bagely Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bagely Pointe

76 W Bagley RdBerea, OH 44017
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Tower In The Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower In The Park

55 Barrett RdBerea, OH 44017
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Berea West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berea West

330 Sprague RdBerea, OH 44017
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Stream RunOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Islander ApartmentsThe Bayside - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$941
Chestnut Lake1BR1BR,1BA$945
Midpark Village1 Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$949
The Acadian Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath FT1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunters Manor1 Bed 1 Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.13
Olmsted Falls Village Apt - SPO Properties3 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated3BR,1BA$1.35
Cherry Tree Village ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.69
Stone Ridge ApartmentsThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.32
Islander ApartmentsThe Pelican - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.52
Midpark Village1 Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1.41
The Acadian Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath FT1BR,1BA$1.53
Parkside Towers101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Mill Stream RunOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Chestnut Lake1BR1BR,1BA$1.82

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Downtown Berea, Berea, OH

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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 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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