Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $400 (14 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Celeron Suites priced from $825. Dartmouth Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Crain apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celeron Suites1bd1BR,1BA$825
Dartmouth PlaceStudio SStudio,1BA$920
Residences on Lake1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$990
Ryan Place Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Colonial / all types2BR,1BA$1,020
Eagles Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Hybrid2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crain, OH

As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crain area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2x2U Model at Campus Pointe Kent in the in the Crain neighborhood starting from $890. The second greatest value Crain apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village Model at Ryan Place Apartments starting at $1,065 with a $1.40 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.
Campus Pointe Kent2x2U2BR,2BA$0.94
Ryan Place Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Village2BR,1BA$1.40
Eagles Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Hybrid2BR,1BA$1.54
University OaksA1P Floor Plan (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.22
Residences on Lake1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.80
Celeron Suites2bd2BR,1BA$1.97
Dartmouth PlaceStudio SStudio ,1BA$3.19

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crain Apartment is $825 at Celeron Suites.

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 $1,020 at Ryan Place Apartments.

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