Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $500 (11 Rentals)

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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. The Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$700
Dartmouth PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$855
Holly Park2 BED 1.5 BATH2BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, OH

As of June 17, 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 Portage Model at The Valley starting at $700 with a $1.02 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
The ValleyPortage1BR,1BA$1.02
345 FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
College TowersEfficiency UpgradeStudio ,1BA$1.75
Dartmouth PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.99

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 a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Kent is under $1,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is The Valley which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $1,350.

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 6 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 $507 which is $843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kent.

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