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Gold Zone Ridge
$1,200 - $1,700

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,700
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Gold Zone Ridge

548 E Summit StKent, OH 44240
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Storer Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storer Suites

1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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property at 1517 Whitehall Blvd
$639

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1517 Whitehall Blvd

KentOH44240
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The University Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The University Inn

540-542 Water StKent, OH 44240
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Four Seasons at Kent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons at Kent

5956 Horning RdKent, OH 44240
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1605 S Water St
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1605 S Water St

1605 S Water StKent, OH 44240
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701 E Main
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701 E Main

701 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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Residences on Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Lake

1128 Lake StKent, OH 44240
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Parkview Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

809-841 Silver Meadows BlvdKent, OH 44240
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Kent, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers in the Kent neighborhood priced from $520. 254 W Elm St Kent OH 44240 MFH7 .MM .T2 in the Downtown Kent neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
254 W Elm St Kent OH 44240 MFH7 .MM .T22BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$600
Gold Zone HorizonVision1BR,1BA$675
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
Lake Street ApartmentsStandard 1 BR1BR,1BA$850
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
1605 S Water St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Celeron Suites1bd1BR,1BA$875
Partridge Run ApartmentsQuail1BR,1BA$949
Cypress Stow ApartmentsGreat 1 BR in Stow1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2515 4 Bedroom Model at Hidden Pines Townhomes in the in the Kent neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the KSU East Townhomes 4-Bedroom + 1 Bonus Model at KSU East Townhomes - Student Housing starting at $695 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Kent neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden Pines Townhomes2515 4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.18
KSU East Townhomes - Student HousingKSU East Townhomes 4-Bedroom + 1 Bonus4BR,3BA$0.45
UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES in KENTFurnished Bedroom1BR,2.5BA$0.46
Stow Reserve Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom Large3BR,1BA$1.10
Campus Pointe Kent2x2VS2BR,2BA$1.03
Paloma Kent2/22BR,2BA$1.15
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated)Limited Availability2BR,1BA$0.99
345 Flats2x22BR,2BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kent Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kent?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kent is at College Towers listed at $520.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment is $675 at Gold Zone Horizon.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kent Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kent is starting from $600 at 254 W Elm St Kent OH 44240 MFH7 .MM .T2.

What is the most affordable Kent Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kent Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spaulding Loch and starts from $1,100.

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