Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $590 (3 Rentals)
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Downtown Akron
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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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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 College Street Apartments which is listed at $590, 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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