Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Storer Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storer Suites

1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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College Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Towers

1800-1840 Rhodes 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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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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Kent, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 1537 S Water St in the Downtown Kent neighborhood priced from $725. Evergreen Park of Stow in the Call's Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537 S Water StApt 51BR,1BA$725
Evergreen Park of Stow1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Jordan CourtJordan Court 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Celeron Suites1bd1BR,1BA$825
Partridge Run ApartmentsQuail1BR,1BA$880
Cypress Park Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$900
Spaulding Loch2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$900
The ValleyCuyahoga2BR,1BA$950
Residences on Lake1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.41 price per square foot Breezewood Model at Redwood Kent in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $1,863. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the 426 W Elm St Model at 426 W Elm St, Unit A starting at $1,425 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Redwood KentBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.41
426 W Elm St, Unit A426 W Elm St3BR,2BA$1.10
Copper Creek ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.36
The ValleyCuyahoga2BR,1BA$0.84
Stow Reserve Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Campus Pointe Kent2x2U2BR,2BA$0.93
Gold Zone HorizonScenic2BR,1BA$1.39
1537 S Water StApt 51BR,1BA$1.12

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Getting Around Kent, OH

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kent Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment is $725 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 $900 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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