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

548 E Summit StKent, OH 44240
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property at 6599 High St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

6599 High St

KentOH44240
property at 219 W Elm St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

219 W Elm St

KentOH44240
property at 213 Dodge St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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213 Dodge St

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Storer Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storer Suites

1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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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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Avant 220
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avant 220

250 S Depeyster 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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1605 S Water St
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1605 S Water St

1605 S Water 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
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Parkview Apartments

809-841 Silver Meadows BlvdKent, OH 44240
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Circle 240
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Circle 240

900 Bart LnKent, 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. 1537 S Water St in the Kent neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
1537 S Water StApt 41BR,1BA$650
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
414 E Summit St414-95BR,2BA$720
Spaulding Loch1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$750
Lake Street ApartmentsStandard 1 BR1BR,1BA$850
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
1605 S Water St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Cypress Stow ApartmentsGreat 1 BR in Stow1BR,1BA$950
Partridge Run ApartmentsQuail1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.13 price per square foot 5 Bed 3 Baths Model at 4367 Bunker Ln in the in the Call's Farm neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the 2515 4 Bedroom Model at Hidden Pines Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.18 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.
4367 Bunker Ln5 Bed 3 Baths5BR,3BA$1.13
Hidden Pines Townhomes2515 4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.18
Gold Zone ValleyCuyahoga2BR,1BA$1.15
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.22
Sunny Hill VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
345 Flats2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Ryan Place Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village2BR,1BA$1.46
Eagles Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Hybrid2BR,1BA$1.54
Lake Street ApartmentsRemodeled 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.54
1537 S Water StApt 31BR,1BA$1.56

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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 $650 at 1537 S Water St.

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 $890 at Spaulding Loch.

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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