Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Square Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $400 (24 Rentals)

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753 W Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

753 W Market St

753 W Market StAkron, OH 44303
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Hampshire House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

75 N Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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Twin Oaks Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Crossing

218 Twin Oaks RdAkron, OH 44313
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Tower 80
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 80

80 N Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

214 N PortageAkron, OH 44303
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The Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

24 S Portage PathAkron, OH 44303
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Cheapest Available Highland Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Square area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Glendale priced from $500. Belle West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $589. Here are the most affordable Highland Square apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Belle WestStudioStudio,1BA$589
Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$765
Twin Oaks Crossing0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
65 Nickel1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Square, OH

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Square area is the $1.17 price per square foot 39 E Market St Model at 39 E Market St, Unit The Everett in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Highland Square apartment is the 2 Beds Model at 1084 Jefferson Ave starting at $1,025 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Lane-Wooster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 E Market St, Unit The Everett39 E Market St1BR,1BA$1.17
1084 Jefferson Ave2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.98
Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.49
Canal Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/granite1BR,1BA$1.35
124 Beck Ave, Unit 3124 Beck Ave1BR,1BA$0.89
108 Bittman St, Unit 108108 Bittman St3BR,1BA$1.25
65 Nickel1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Twin Oaks Crossing0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.24
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Belle WestStudioStudio ,1BA$1.47

Getting Around the Highland Square Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Square is under $960.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Square?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Square is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Highland Square costs $1,529.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Square?

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 21 regular apartments in Highland Square 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 Highland Square?

Cheap apartments in Highland Square have an average cost of $356 which is $1,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Square.

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