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Storer Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storer Suites

1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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Rockwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwood Apartments

1128 Lake 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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The University Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The University Inn

540-542 Water StKent, 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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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 Crain neighborhood priced from $520. Pinewood Apartments in the Crain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $639. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$639
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$650
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$700
Evergreen Park of Stow1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Jordan CourtJordan Court 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Spaulding Loch2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$900
Cypress Park Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$900
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of June 24, 2025 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 Breezewood Model at Redwood Kent Tallmadge Road starting at $1,899 with a $1.44 price per square foot . 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
Redwood Kent Tallmadge RoadBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.44
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Paloma Kent2/22BR,2BA$1.14
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$0.75
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Waitlist2BR,1BA$0.93
Sunny Hill VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$1.02
Evergreen Park of Stow1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Getting Around Kent, OH

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47 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 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 $900 at Robinwood Apartments.

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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