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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crain Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $400 (14 Rentals)
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Eagle's Landing
936 Morris RdKent, OH 44240
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$649 - $799Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pinewood Apartments
1200 Spruce CtKent, OH 44240
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Gold Zone Horizon
300 Hickory Mills CirKent, OH 44240
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Kent Village Apartments
6800 Alpha DrKent, OH 44240
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Lake Street Apartments
1002 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 | $762 | $649 | $885 |
| Crain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $650 | $1,906 |
| Crain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $505 | $1,556 |
| Crain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $739 | $1,590 |
| Crain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $690 | $679 | $699 |
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There are currently 14 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 $649. 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 | $649 |
| 1537 S Water St | Apt 5 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Kent Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Jordan Court | Jordan Court 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Celeron Suites | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crain, OH
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crain area is the $1.10 price per square foot 426 W Elm St Model at 426 W Elm St, Unit A in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Crain apartment is the Cuyahoga Model at The Valley starting at $950 with a $0.84 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. |
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| 426 W Elm St, Unit A | 426 W Elm St | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Valley | Cuyahoga | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Spaulding Loch | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Pebblebrook | Cobblestone | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Campus Pointe Kent | 2x2U | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Gold Zone Horizon | Scenic | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1537 S Water St | Apt 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| University Oaks | A1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Celeron Suites | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Jordan Court | Jordan Court 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,037.
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 24 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 $518 which is $519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crain.
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