Cheap Homes for Rent in Summit County, OH from $400 (112 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Summit County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Summit County, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing in the University Area neighborhood priced from $525. Summit at Glendale in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summit County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Akron U Townhomes - Student Housing4 Bedroom 1 Bonus Room - 4 Person Rate5BR,5BA$525
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$550
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom Updated1BR,1BA$650
409 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
389 Sherman St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
2295 11th St SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Neville Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$700
Alphada Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit County, OH

As of August 14, 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 Buckingham Townhome Model at Brighton Place starting at $1,327 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Call's Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1424 Wooster Rd.1424 Wooster Rd.1BR,1BA$0.90
Brighton PlaceBuckingham Townhome2BR,1BA$0.97
92 Greencrest Ter, Unit Downstairs92 Greencrest Ter2BR,1BA$0.94
53 S Highland Ave, Unit 253 S Highland Ave2BR,2BA$0.92
565 Treeside Dr, Unit 565565 Treeside Dr2BR,1BA$0.83
569 E Exchange St, Unit 560569 E Exchange St3BR,1BA$0.81
588 Schiller Ave, Unit 1588 Schiller Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
212 1st St NW, Unit first lower212 1st St NW2BR,1BA$0.98
735 S Firestone Blvd, Unit 735735 S Firestone Blvd2BR,1BA$0.95
370 Cole Ave370 Cole Ave2BR,1BA$0.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit County

What type of rentals are currently available in Summit County?

There are currently 1176 Apartments for Rent in Summit County, OH with pricing that ranges from $350 to $7,424. There are also 286 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Summit County ranging from $450 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Summit County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Summit County ranges from $450 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,462.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Summit County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Summit County range from $589 to $7,192, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.