Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Kent area of Kent.

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Gold Zone Ridge
$1,200 - $1,700
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Gold Zone Ridge

548 E Summit StKent, OH 44240
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property at 219 W Elm St

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 W Elm St

KentOH44240
property at 213 Dodge St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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213 Dodge St

KentOH44240

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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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1605 S Water St
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1605 S Water St

1605 S Water StKent, OH 44240
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701 E Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 E Main

701 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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property at 339 Harris St

$1,400

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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339 Harris St

KentOH44240
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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 2 Beds unit found at 254 W Elm St Kent OH 44240 MFH7 .MM .T2 priced from $600. 1537 S Water St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
254 W Elm St Kent OH 44240 MFH7 .MM .T22BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$600
1537 S Water StApt 41BR,1BA$650
1605 S Water St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Jordan Court Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$990
Eagles Landing Apartments2 Bedroom -1 Bath Standard2BR,1BA$1,100
Gold Zone RidgeMaple1BR,1BA$1,200
701 E MainTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, OH

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2/2 Model at Paloma Kent in the in the Kent neighborhood starting from $1,029. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the 2x2 Model at 345 Flats starting at $899 with a $1.12 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.
Paloma Kent2/22BR,2BA$1.15
345 Flats2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Eagles Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Remodel2BR,1BA$1.62
Jordan Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.56
Gold Zone RidgeMaple1BR,1BA$2.63
1537 S Water StApt 31BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kent Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kent Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kent Apartment is $650 at 1537 S Water St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kent is starting from $600 at 254 W Elm St Kent OH 44240 MFH7 .MM .T2.

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