Cheap Homes for Rent in Kent, OH from $500 (7 Rentals)

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property at 641 S Water St

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

641 S Water St

KentOH44240
property at 2505 Meloy Rd

$590

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 8

2505 Meloy Rd

KentOH44240

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Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers in the Crain neighborhood priced from $520. Pinewood Apartments in the Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
Celeron SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $0.43 price per square foot 5 Bedroom - Per Person Rate (4 Total) Model at East Townhomes at Whitehall Blvd in the in the Brady Lake neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the Rider Model at Gold Zone Valley starting at $1,975 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Brady Lake 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.
East Townhomes at Whitehall Blvd5 Bedroom - Per Person Rate (4 Total)5BR,3BA$0.43
Gold Zone ValleyRider3BR,2BA$1.33
Hidden Pines TownhomesDeluxe4BR,2BA$0.40
PebblebrookWilshire2BR,2BA$1.22
Copper Creek ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.36
Sutton CrossingsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,2BA$1.37
Campus Pointe Kent2x2U2BR,2BA$0.97
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.16
345 Flats2x22BR,2BA$1.14
Villages at Franklin Crossing1x11BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH with pricing that ranges from $520 to $2,755. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $500 to $3,500.

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 $500 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,615.

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 $699 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $714.

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