Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Canton Neighborhood of Canton, OH from $300 (44 Rentals)

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1721 3rd St NE, Unit 2
$595
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1721 3rd St NE, Unit 2

1721 3rd St NECanton, OH 44704
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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

200 High Ave SWCanton, OH 44707
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417 Mckinley Ave NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

417 Mckinley Ave NW

417 Mckinley Ave NWCanton, OH 44702
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

2700-2704 Harrison Ave NWCanton, OH 44709
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2620-2650 Caprice Ave NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620-2650 Caprice Ave NW

2620-2650 Caprice Ave NWCanton, OH 44709
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1315 Logan Ave NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1315 Logan Ave NW

1315 Logan Ave NWCanton, OH 44703
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Bayldon Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayldon Manor

1926 Market Ave NCanton, OH 44714
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New Horizon
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Horizon

1319 Walnut AveCanton, OH 44714
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Wilson Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilson Pointe

515 5th St NWCanton, OH 44703
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London House
1 Bedroom Apartments

London House

1340 14th St NWCanton, OH 44703
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1320 9th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1320 9th St NW

1320 9th St NWCanton, OH 44703
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Rose Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Apartments

1807 Fulton Dr NWCanton, OH 44709
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1027 17th St NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1027 17th St NW

1027 17th St NWCanton, OH 44703
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Market Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Townhouses

2100-2106 Market Ave NCanton, OH 44714
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Downtown Canton, Canton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Canton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Canton area of Akron, OH is a 3 Beds unit found at Newton Family Apartments priced from $445. Case Mansion Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Canton apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newton Family Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$445
Case Mansion FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$675
Legends PointeStudioStudio,1BA$699
1312 Cleveland Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$715
2615 Blake Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$785
Parkway Lofts2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$825
Jamestown ManorJamestown: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Canton, OH

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Canton area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 1117 Arlington Ave SW in the in the Northwest Canton neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Canton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Historic Greentree Loft Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.81 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1117 Arlington Ave SW3 Bed3BR,1BA$0.97
Historic Greentree Loft ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
711 Wertz Ave SW, Unit #1711 Wertz Ave SW2BR,1BA$0.81
Jamestown ManorJamestown: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$0.89
2003 Fulton Rd NW, Unit 32003 Fulton Rd NW1BR,1BA$1.69
1248 18th St NW, Unit 1248 18th St Unit 21248 18th St NW1BR,1BA$1.07
1721 3rd St NE, Unit 21721 3rd St NE1BR,1BA$0.88
Newton Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
2615 Blake Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Case Mansion FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Canton, Canton, OH

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for South Akron. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $885.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Canton is Case Mansion Flats which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Downtown Canton costs $1,100.

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 $204 which is $896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Canton.

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