Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (36 Rentals)
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418 Crestwood Ave

797 Boulevard St

51 Cotter Ave

95 Jewett St

859 Brown St

Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments

17 Agate Pl
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866 Beardsley St

633 Brown St

The Towers/Fir Hill

712 Roselawn Ave

1076 Ackley St

1038 Clay St

469 Spicer Street

540 E Buchtel Ave
Downtown Akron
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Akron by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart. See how it ranks!

467 Spicer Street

401 Lofts

42 S Adams St

783-785 E Exchange St

233 Crosby St

503 Sumner St

Dakota Ridge
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Akron?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Akron Studio Apartments | $1,033 | $590 | $1,360 |
Downtown Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $550 | $3,274 |
Downtown Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $560 | $3,522 |
Downtown Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $599 | $4,697 |
Downtown Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $489 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downtown Akron, OH
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Downtown Akron, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Downtown Akron Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Downtown Akron Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Akron area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Glendale priced from $500. College Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $590. Here are the most affordable Downtown Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $590 |
East Buchtel Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Cedar Knoll Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
401 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
University Commons | 2 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $900 |
Dakota Ridge | Two Bedrooms / One and a Half Baths / Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $0.71 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at University Commons in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Downtown Akron apartment is the Three Bedrooms / One and a Half baths Model at Dakota Ridge starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Akron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Akron apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Commons | 2 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.71 |
Dakota Ridge | Three Bedrooms / One and a Half baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.92 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
656 Hammel St, Unit UP | 656 Hammel St | 4BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Canal Square Apartments | One Bedroom w/granite | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
653 Sherman St, Unit UP | 653 Sherman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Cedar Knoll Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Akron, Akron, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Akron Neighborhood in Akron, OH
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Akron Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Akron?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Akron is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Akron?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Akron is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Downtown Akron costs $2,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Akron?
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 493 regular apartments in Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Akron have an average cost of $781 which is $1,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Akron.
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