Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Avant 220
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avant 220

250 S Depeyster StKent, OH 44240
  • Utilities Included

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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 1 Bed unit found at 1537 S Water St priced from $725. Jordan Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537 S Water StApt 51BR,1BA$725
Jordan Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Dartmouth PlaceStudio SStudio,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, OH

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Hybrid Model at Eagles Landing Apartments in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the Apt 5 Model at 1537 S Water St starting at $725 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.
Eagles Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Hybrid2BR,1BA$1.54
1537 S Water StApt 51BR,1BA$1.12
Jordan Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Dartmouth PlaceStudio SStudio ,1BA$3.09

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 1537 S Water St which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $1,130.

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Kent that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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