Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $400 (13 Rentals)

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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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Crain, Kent, OH Local Guide

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. The Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Crain apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$700
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Dartmouth PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$860
Holly Park2 BED 1.5 BATH2BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crain, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crain area is the $1.71 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BATH Model at Holly Park in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Crain apartment is the Cobblestone Model at Pebblebrook starting at $1,304 with a $1.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holly Park3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.71
PebblebrookCobblestone1BR,1BA$1.33
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Limited Spots Left2BR,1BA$0.93
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$1.02
345 FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39
College TowersEfficiency UpgradeStudio ,1BA$1.75
Dartmouth PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Northeast Akron. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crain Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Crain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Crain is at College Towers listed at $520.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crain Apartment is $700 at The Valley.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crain is starting from $950 at The Valley.

What is the most affordable Crain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Crain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Valley and starts from $1,250.

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