Cheap Homes for Rent in Kent, OH from $400 (17 Rentals)

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property at 6318 Ohio St

$495

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

6318 Ohio St

KentOH44240
property at 641 S Water St

$550

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$550

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

641 S Water St

KentOH44240
property at 1831 Aries Ct

$599

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

1831 Aries Ct

KentOH44240

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property at 422 Fleeter Ct

$1,140

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$1,140

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

422 Fleeter Ct, Unit 422

422 Fleeter Ct
KentOH44240

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property at 950 S Lincoln St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

950 S Lincoln St, Unit 950

950 S Lincoln St
KentOH44240

Kent, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, OH is a Studio unit found at Pinewood Apartments in the Middlebury neighborhood priced from $689. Celeron Suites in the Crain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
Celeron SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$725
Villages at Franklin Crossing1x11BR,1BA$810
Evergreen Park of Stow1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of March 20, 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 Magnolia Model at Copper Creek Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.36 price per square foot . 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
Copper Creek ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.36
Stow Reserve Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Campus Pointe Kent2x2U2BR,2BA$0.97
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.16
3927 Kent Rd2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Gold Zone ValleyDavey1BR,1BA$1.40
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 114 Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH with pricing that ranges from $495 to $2,755. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $495 to $3,450.

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 $495 to $3,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,534.

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 $689 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $625 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $694.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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