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

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property at 633 Brown St

633 Brown St

AkronOH44311
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1076 Ackley St

AkronOH44306

Downtown Akron

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233 Crosby St

AkronOH44303
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241 Perkins St
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241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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East Buchtel Place
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East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
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Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$590
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cedar Knoll Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885
401 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$895
University Commons2 Bedroom4BR,2BA$900
Dakota RidgeTwo Bedrooms / One and a Half Baths / Garage2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Commons2 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.71
Dakota RidgeThree Bedrooms / One and a Half baths3BR,1.5BA$0.92
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
656 Hammel St, Unit UP656 Hammel St4BR,1BA$1.24
Canal Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/granite1BR,1BA$1.44
653 Sherman St, Unit UP653 Sherman St2BR,1BA$0.91
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Cedar Knoll Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium2BR,1BA$1.36
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH

Ranked #28

Among neighborhoods in Akron, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Akron, Ohio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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