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College Towers
1800-1840 Rhodes RdKent, OH 44240
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $400 (19 Rentals)
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800 S Depeyster St
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$725 - $1,100Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Celeron Suites
1700 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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Lake Street Apartments
1002 Lake StKent, OH 44240
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Kent Village Apartments
6800 Alpha DrKent, OH 44240
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Ryan Place Apartments
182 Dale DrKent, OH 44240
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Eagles Landing Apartments
936 Morris RdKent, OH 44240
980 S Lincoln St, Unit Oak Haven Condominiums
980 S Lincoln St
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$1,140 - $1,447Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
Dartmouth Place
705-707 S Lincoln StKent, OH 44240
338 E College Ave
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Gold Zone Ridge
548 E Summit StKent, OH 44240
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Storer Suites
1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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Kentway Independent Senior Living 55+
360 E Summit StKent, OH 44240
214 Sherman St
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The University Inn
540-542 Water StKent, OH 44240
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Four Seasons at Kent
5956 Horning RdKent, OH 44240
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Avant 220
250 S Depeyster StKent, OH 44240
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701 E Main
701 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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Residences on Lake
1128 Lake StKent, OH 44240
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Crain, Kent, OH Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crain?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crain Studio Apartments | $791 | $520 | $1,305 |
| Crain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,043 | $850 | $1,470 |
| Crain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $759 | $1,798 |
| Crain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $699 | $1,995 |
| Crain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
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Cheapest Available Crain Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crain area of Akron, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers priced from $520. 414 E Summit St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Crain apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Towers | Efficiency Standard | Studio,1BA | $520 |
| 414 E Summit St | 414-9 | 5BR,2BA | $720 |
| Kent Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lake Street Apartments | Standard 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ryan Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Colonial / all types | 2BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crain, OH
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crain area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 345 Flats in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Crain apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village Model at Ryan Place Apartments starting at $1,115 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Kent neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crain apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 345 Flats | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Ryan Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Lake Street Apartments | Remodeled 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Gold Zone Ridge | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Kent Village Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
| College Towers | Efficiency Upgrade | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crain is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crain?
The cheapest apartment in Crain is Lake Street Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Crain costs $1,125.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crain?
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 21 regular apartments in Crain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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