
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Canton Neighborhood of Canton, OH from $300 (26 Rentals)
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1532 Woodland Ave NW

St. Charles Court Apartments

Historic Greentree Loft Apartments

1107 Cleveland Ave SW

1107 Cleveland Ave SW, Unit 2
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Market Ridge Apartments

1817 Ferndale Rd NW

1821 Ferndale Rd NW

Legends Pointe

3029 Seventh St SW

1009 12th St NW
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Newton Family Apartments

Ferndale Ridge Apartments

417 Mckinley Ave NW

Parkview Apartments

2620-2650 Caprice Ave NW
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1315 Logan Ave NW

Bayldon Manor

New Horizon

Wilson Pointe

Roberts Station 55+ Community

619-623 8th St NW
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London House

1320 9th St NW
Downtown Canton, Canton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Canton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Canton Studio Apartments | $741 | $699 | $750 |
| Downtown Canton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,012 | $650 | $1,700 |
| Downtown Canton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $750 | $4,505 |
| Downtown Canton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $950 | $1,350 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Canton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Canton area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Newton Family Apartments priced from $350. Case Mansion Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Canton apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Family Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $350 |
| Case Mansion Flats | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Historic Greentree Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Legends Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| 2615 Blake Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Parkway Lofts | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Jamestown Manor | Jamestown: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
| 1137 7th St NW | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Spanish Apartments | Unit 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Canton, OH
As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Canton area is the $0.63 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 1137 7th St NW in the in the Northwest Canton neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Downtown Canton apartment is the Suite 4 Model at Bliss Lofts starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Northwest Canton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Canton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1137 7th St NW | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Bliss Lofts | Suite 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Spanish Apartments | Unit 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Jamestown Manor | Jamestown: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 1107 Cleveland Ave SW, Unit 2 | 1107 Cleveland Ave SW | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Historic Greentree Loft Apartments | One Bedroom Plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Newton Family Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| 2615 Blake Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Case Mansion Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
| Legends Pointe | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Canton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Canton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Canton is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Canton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Canton is Newton Family Apartments which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Downtown Canton costs $1,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Canton?
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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Canton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Canton?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Canton have an average cost of $230 which is $865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Canton.
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