Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Middlebury Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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East End, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Towers/Fir Hill priced from $850. 401 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
401 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1,200
The East End LoftsSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Canal Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/granite1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, OH

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.67 price per square foot Unit BB Model at The East End Residences in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value East End apartment is the Huron Model at Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The East End ResidencesUnit BB3BR,2BA$1.67
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
159 MainTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The East End LoftsSpacious StudioStudio ,1BA$1.82
The Goodrich61BR,1BA$2.12
401 LoftsStudio PenthouseStudio ,1BA$2.30
The DepotWaycar BEDROOM ONLY3BR,3BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Akron, OH

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East End Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East End is under $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?

The cheapest apartment in East End is The Towers/Fir Hill which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in East End costs $2,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?

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 22 regular apartments in East End 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 East End?

Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $792 which is $1,483 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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