Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Mercer Neighborhood of Shaker Heights, OH from $700 (29 Rentals)

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property at 18231 Winslow Rd

$1,400 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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18231 Winslow Rd

Shaker HeightsOH44122
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Shaker Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Gateway

3610 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Shaker Park Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Park Manor

19220 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

3311 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Courtyard Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

19606-19936 Van Aken BlvdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Avalon Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Crossing

3440 Avalon RdShaker Heights, OH 44120
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Shaker Norwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Norwood

3680 Norwood RdShaker Heights, OH 44122

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Almar Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almar Arms

3261 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Uptown Shaker
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Shaker

3341-3351 Warrensville CtrShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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Cheapest Available Malvern Mercer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Malvern Mercer area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Shaker Crossing priced from $850. Avalon Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Malvern Mercer apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shaker CrossingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$850
Avalon CrossingAvalon 1 x 11BR,1BA$1,000
North Park Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,220
Oliver House2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,308
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1,350
Parkland Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,350
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1,400
Essex House Apartments3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1,500
Upstairs at Van AkenA1 - Mercer1BR,1BA$1,632
The VueA01C1BR,1BA$1,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern Mercer, OH

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malvern Mercer area is the $1.17 price per square foot 19614 Winslow Rd Model at 19614 Winslow Rd, Unit Upper in the in the Malvern neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Malvern Mercer apartment is the 32AR , 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated Model at Old Green Place starting at $2,155 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the John Carroll neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malvern Mercer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19614 Winslow Rd, Unit Upper19614 Winslow Rd4BR,2BA$1.17
Old Green Place32AR , 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.36
Essex House Apartments3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.00
Oliver House2 Bed 2 Bath Corner2BR,2BA$1.18
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1.33
North Park Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Shaker CrossingTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Uptown ShakerFall Specials1BR,1BA$1.61
Parkland Apartments1 Bed1BR,1.5BA$1.63
Avalon CrossingAvalon 1 x 11BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malvern Mercer Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Malvern Mercer?

The cheapest apartment in Malvern Mercer is Shaker Crossing which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Malvern Mercer costs $3,485.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Malvern Mercer?

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 24 regular apartments in Malvern Mercer that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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