
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Kent area of Kent.


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Downtown Kent, Kent, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kent?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Kent Studio Apartments | $710 | $520 | $900 |
Downtown Kent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $820 | $1,819 |
Downtown Kent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $790 | $1,757 |
Downtown Kent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,200 | $2,183 |
Downtown Kent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $797 | $780 | $815 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Kent Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kent area of Akron, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers priced from $520. Jordan Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Towers | Efficiency Standard | Studio,1BA | $520 |
Jordan Court | Jordan Court 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
Dartmouth Place | One Bedroom One Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, OH
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent 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 Downtown Kent apartment is the 2x2VS Model at Campus Pointe Kent starting at $800 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Kent neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kent apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Holly Park | 3 BED 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Campus Pointe Kent | 2x2VS | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Jordan Court | Jordan Court 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Valley | Portage | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Dartmouth Place | One Bedroom One Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Ridge | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
345 Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
College Towers | Efficiency Upgrade | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
Getting Around the Downtown Kent Neighborhood in Kent, OH
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kent Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is College Towers which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Kent?
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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Kent 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 Downtown Kent?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Kent have an average cost of $698 which is $1,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kent.
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