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697 Allyn St

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Akron's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Akron and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart

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2137 7th St SW

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Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Akron, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Akron, OH area range in price from $200 to $11,212 with an overall median price of $1,629. The three Akron neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Moffitt Heights at $705, Outer Central South Akron at $200, and Freedom at $615. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Akron Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Moffitt Heights$793$705112
Outer Central South Akron$900$200365
Freedom$919$61562
Hillcrest$919$61562
Liberty$919$61562
Mount Union$919$61562
Williamsport$919$61562
Acme$995$8454
Mayflower Village$1,025$675424
Northwest Massillon$1,025$675636

Cheapest Available Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Akron, OH is a 4 Beds unit found at Wilbeth Arlington Homes in the East Akron neighborhood priced from $200. The Ericsson in the East Akron neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilbeth Arlington Homes4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
The Ericsson4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,1BA$200
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Belle WestStudioStudio,1BA$589
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$590
King Apartments LTDOne Bedroom Updated1BR,1BA$610
Alphada Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Hobart ApartmentsOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1424 Wooster Rd. Model at 1424 Wooster Rd. in the in the West Barberton neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Buckingham Townhome Model at Brighton Place starting at $1,216 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Call's Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1424 Wooster Rd.1424 Wooster Rd.1BR,1BA$0.90
Brighton PlaceBuckingham Townhome2BR,1BA$0.89
University Commons2 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.71
Dakota RidgeThree Bedrooms / One and a Half baths3BR,1.5BA$0.92
1084 Jefferson Ave2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.98
2466 3rd St, Unit Front2466 3rd St3BR,1BA$0.98
124 Beck Ave, Unit 3124 Beck Ave1BR,1BA$0.94
653 Sherman St, Unit UP653 Sherman St2BR,1BA$0.91
Wilbeth Arlington Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.27
The Ericsson2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$0.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Akron

What type of rentals are currently available in Akron?

There are currently 1071 Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH with pricing that ranges from $200 to $4,697. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Akron ranging from $400 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Akron?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Akron ranges from $400 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,411.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Akron?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Akron range from $200 to $4,697, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $791 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $858 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Akron, OH

Written by: Catrina Cowart

I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Akron, and I'm here to talk to you about this city that is a bustling part of Northeastern Ohio.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.