Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Dominion Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Townhomes

1719-1723 Dominion DrAkron, OH 44313
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1972 White Pond Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1972 White Pond Dr

1972 White Pond DrAkron, OH 44313
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Dominion Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dominion Townhomes

1716 Dominion DrAkron, OH 44313
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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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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

214 N PortageAkron, OH 44303
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Northwest Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Akron Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Akron area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Dominion Townhomes & Apartments priced from $750. Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Northwest Akron apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$765
Twin Oaks Crossing0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St. Garden 1-BR1BR,1BA$850
The Woods of Fairlawn1BD Ash Standard1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Akron, OH

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Akron area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2x2 Townhome Model at Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes in the in the North Hill neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Northwest Akron apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Redwood Akron starting at $1,608 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Akron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.49
Redwood Akron2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.61
Canal Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/granite1BR,1BA$1.35
Trails Edge Apartments2b/1b2BR,1BA$1.57
1726 Tanglewood Dr, Unit 17261726 Tanglewood Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Pheasant Run Apartments1 BD Rebuilt (Major Upgrade)1BR,1BA$1.38
Hampton KnollThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.33
Dominion Townhomes & Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Cypress West Akron ApartmentsW. Market St 1-BR1BR,1BA$1.33
Twin Oaks Crossing0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Akron, Akron, OH

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Northwestern Akron. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Northwest Akron Neighborhood in Akron, OH

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Akron Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Akron Apartment is $750 at Dominion Townhomes & Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Akron is starting from $840 at Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes.

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