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Kent, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers in the Downtown Kent neighborhood priced from $520. The Horizon in the Brady Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
The HorizonVisionStudio,1BA$650
Spaulding Loch2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.44 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Kent in the in the Middlebury neighborhood starting from $1,969. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the Magnolia Model at Copper Creek Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Middlebury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood KentWillowood2BR,2BA$1.44
Copper Creek ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.31
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Pebblebrook ApartmentsCobblestone1BR,1BA$1.28
Campus Pointe Kent2x2VS2BR,2BA$0.85
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Limited Spots Left2BR,1BA$0.93
Sunny Hill VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Ryan PlaceColonial 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Jordan CourtJordan Court 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH with pricing that ranges from $520 to $2,755. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kent?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kent ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,065.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kent?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kent range from $1,100 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $780.

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