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Gold Zone Horizon
300 Hickory Mills CirKent, OH 44240
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $400 (10 Rentals)
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Pinewood Apartments
1200 Spruce CtKent, OH 44240
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Celeron Suites
1700 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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Kent Village Apartments
6800 Alpha DrKent, OH 44240
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Storer Suites
1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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College Towers
1800-1840 Rhodes RdKent, OH 44240
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Kentway Independent Senior Living 55+
360 E Summit StKent, OH 44240
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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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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 | $816 | $689 | $900 |
| Crain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $650 | $1,869 |
| Crain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $739 | $1,871 |
| Crain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,096 | $679 | $2,325 |
| Crain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $681 | $674 | $689 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH.
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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 Pinewood Apartments priced from $689. 1537 S Water St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Crain apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $689 |
| 1537 S Water St | Apt 5 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Villages at Franklin Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crain, OH
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crain area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4x2 Standard Model at 345 Flats in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Crain apartment is the Cuyahoga Model at Gold Zone Valley starting at $1,322 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Crain 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 | 4x2 Standard | 4BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Gold Zone Valley | Cuyahoga | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Spaulding Loch | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Campus Pointe Kent | 2x2U | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Paloma Kent | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Gold Zone Horizon | Scenic | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Pebblebrook | Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Ryan Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Villages at Franklin Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1537 S Water St | Apt 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crain Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crain?
The cheapest apartment in Crain is 1537 S Water St which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Crain costs $1,100.
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 34 regular apartments in Crain that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Crain?
Cheap apartments in Crain have an average cost of $566 which is $534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crain.
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Written by: Catrina Cowart
I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Akron, and I'm here to talk to you about this city that is a bustling part of Northeastern Ohio.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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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.