Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (42 Rentals)

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418 Crestwood Ave
$6501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

418 Crestwood Ave

Akron, OH 44302
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859 Brown St
$6852 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

859 Brown St

Akron, OH 44311
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866 Beardsley St
$8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

866 Beardsley St

Akron, OH 44311
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1076 Ackley St
$8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1076 Ackley St

Akron, OH 44306
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633 Brown St
$8752 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

633 Brown St

Akron, OH 44311
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1038 Clay St
$8902 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1038 Clay St

Akron, OH 44301
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233 Crosby St
$9252 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

233 Crosby St

Akron, OH 44303
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146 King Dr
$1,0001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

146 King Dr

Akron, OH 44302
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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304

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
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments451 Brown St. Apartments2BR,1BA$800
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cedar Knoll Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$885
401 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$885
University Commons4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Akron, OH

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Akron area is the $0.71 price per square foot 4 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 Commons4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.71
Dakota RidgeThree Bedrooms / One and a Half baths3BR,1.5BA$0.92
39 E Market St, Unit The Everett39 E Market St1BR,1BA$1.17
54 E Mill St, Unit Lofts on Summit Street54 E Mill St1BR,1BA$1.08
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
573 Allyn St, Unit #2573 Allyn St2BR,1BA$0.95
653 Sherman St, Unit UP653 Sherman St2BR,1BA$1.06
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
47 S Walnut St, Unit 247 S Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.99
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH

Ranked #18

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Akron Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Akron?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Akron is at College Street Apartments listed at $590.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Akron Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Akron Apartment is $500 at Summit at Glendale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Akron Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Akron is starting from $800 at Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Akron Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Akron Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Towers/Fir Hill and starts from $1,100.

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