
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summit County, OH from $300 (282 Rentals)
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Wilbeth Arlington Homes

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685 Carroll St, Unit 685

281 Bellewood Ave

Summit at Glendale

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370 Cole Ave

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2464 3rd St, Unit Up

Massillon Square, 5001 Massillon Rd

Seven Stories West

King Apartments LTD
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392 Bailey Ct

191 Rhodes Ave

590 Sherman St

417 Sherman St

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15 S Walnut St, Unit 4

Studio City

Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes

2047 20th St SW

2350 Newton St

958 E Wilbeth Rd
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276 Merriman Rd

2472 2nd St

26 S Adams St, Unit 3

26 S Adams St, Unit #3

Hobart Apartments

Belle West

Alphada Place Apartments

Kenmore Place

481 Tompkins Ave

55 Cotter Ave, Unit 5
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55 Cotter Ave, Unit 5

605 E Buchtel Ave

500-502 Delmar Ave

1881 S Arlington St

398 E South St

400 Sumner St

Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes

1044 Brittain Rd

1050 Brittain Rd

Evergreen Park of Stow
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794 Anderson Ave

794 Anderson Ave, Unit 9

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1520 Front St, Unit 2

1442 Virginia Ave

719 E Waterloo Rd

656 Kling St

729 Mallison Ave

Portage Trail East Apartments

Newton Hill Apartments

University Commons Apartments
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Summit County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County Studio Apartments | $907 | $375 | $1,649 |
| Summit County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $200 | $2,950 |
| Summit County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $200 | $4,831 |
| Summit County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $200 | $7,397 |
| Summit County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Summit County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Summit County, OH is a 4 Beds unit found at Wilbeth Arlington Homes in the East Akron neighborhood priced from $200. The Ericsson in the East Akron neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summit County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbeth Arlington Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $200 |
| The Ericsson | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,1BA | $200 |
| Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing | 4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate | 5BR,5BA | $525 |
| Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $620 |
| King Apartments LTD | One Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Kenmore Apartments and Townhomes | 888 & 899 Rosamond - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit County, OH
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1424 Wooster Rd. Model at 1424 Wooster Rd. in the in the West Barberton neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Summit County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate Model at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing starting at $695 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1424 Wooster Rd. | 1424 Wooster Rd. | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing | 3 Bedroom 2 Bonus Room - 3 Person Rate | 5BR,5BA | $0.43 |
| 1171 La Croix Ave, Unit 2 | 1171 La Croix Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 276 Merriman Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 53 S Highland Ave, Unit 2 | 53 S Highland Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| 370 Cole Ave | 370 Cole Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 15 S Walnut St, Unit 4 | 15 S Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Wilbeth Arlington Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| The Ericsson | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| King Apartments LTD | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Summit County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summit County is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summit County?
The cheapest apartment in Summit County is Wilbeth Arlington Homes which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Summit County costs $14,811.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summit County?
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 42 regular apartments in Summit County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Summit County?
Cheap apartments in Summit County have an average cost of $348 which is $14,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summit County.
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