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

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Kent area of Kent.

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1537 S Water St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1537 S Water St

1537 S Water StKent, 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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Jordan CourtJordan Court 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$945
Dartmouth PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holly Park3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.71
Campus Pointe Kent2x2VS2BR,2BA$0.85
Jordan CourtJordan Court 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$1.64
Dartmouth PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.82
The RidgeMaple1BR,1BA$2.55
345 FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
College TowersEfficiency UpgradeStudio ,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

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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