Cheap Homes for Rent in Summit County, OH from $450 (65 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Summit County.

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property at 2925 Arcadia Rd
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2925 Arcadia Rd

AkronOH44312

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property at 182 Westwood Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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182 Westwood Ave

AkronOH44302
property at 175 Beck Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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175 Beck Ave

AkronOH44302
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property at 1551 Heron Point Dr
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 7
Furnished

1551 Heron Point Dr, Unit 24

1551 Heron Point Dr
LakemoreOH44250
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property at 949 W Exchange St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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949 W Exchange St

AkronOH44302
property at 1095 St Michaels Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1095 St Michaels Ave, Unit 1097

1095 St Michaels Ave
AkronOH44320

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Summit County, OH

As of September 28, 2026 the best value rental home in the Summit County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 607 Castle Blvd Model at 607 Castle Blvd in the Northwest Akron neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Summit County rental home is the 2164 Penguin Ave Model at 2164 Penguin Ave in the Firestone Park neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $0.56 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
607 Castle Blvd607 Castle Blvd5BR, 3BA$0.86
2164 Penguin Ave2164 Penguin Ave3BR, 1.5BA$0.56
1172 Tulip St1172 Tulip St4BR, 2BA$0.72
1098 Big Falls Ave1098 Big Falls Ave3BR, 1BA$0.84
285 Sumner Ct285 Sumner Ct3BR, 2BA$0.93
2229 25th St SW2229 25th St SW4BR, 1BA$0.92
949 W Exchange St949 W Exchange St3BR, 1BA$0.79
1030 Stadelman Ave1030 Stadelman Ave3BR, 2.5BA$0.91
586 Johnston Ct586 Johnston Ct3BR, 1BA$0.75
456 Noah Ave456 Noah Ave3BR, 1BA$0.88

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 $400 to $7,403. There are also 239 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Summit County ranging from $675 to $4,500.

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 $675 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,501.

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 $623 to $7,403, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $820 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 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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