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College Towers
1800-1840 Rhodes RdKent, OH 44240
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $485 (12 Rentals)
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111 Sherman St
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800 S Depeyster St
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$725 - $1,100Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Celeron Suites
1700 E Main StKent, OH 44240
839 Lock St
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730 1/2 Mae St
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115 Crain Ave, Unit C
115 Crain AveKent, OH 44240
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Avant 220
250 S Depeyster 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
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The University Inn
540-542 Water StKent, OH 44240
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Four Seasons at Kent
5956 Horning RdKent, 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 | $857 | $520 | $1,305 |
| Crain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $996 | $550 | $1,275 |
| Crain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $759 | $1,798 |
| Crain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $679 | $4,130 |
| Crain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $689 | $2,796 |
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There are currently 12 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 College Towers priced from $520. Kent Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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 |
| Kent Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lake Street Apartments | Standard 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Celeron Suites | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ryan Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Colonial / all types | 2BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crain, OH
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crain area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2x2VS Model at Campus Pointe Kent in the in the Kent neighborhood starting from $972. The second greatest value Crain apartment is the B1P Floor Plan (Renovated)Limited Availability Model at University Oaks starting at $855 with a $0.99 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. |
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| Campus Pointe Kent | 2x2VS | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| University Oaks | B1P Floor Plan (Renovated)Limited Availability | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 345 Flats | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Ryan Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Eagles Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Remodel | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Lake Street Apartments | Remodeled 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Celeron Suites | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 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 $1,100.
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 58 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 $788 which is $312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crain.
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