Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Akron Neighborhood of Akron, OH from $200 (28 Rentals)

1127 2nd Ave

859 Brown St

King Apartments LTD

1083 Stroman Ave

17 Agate Pl

Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments
Akron's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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633 Brown St

677 Vernon Odom Blvd

712 Roselawn Ave

26 S Adams St

372 Campbell St

1038 Clay St

469 Spicer Street

540 E Buchtel Ave

783-785 E Exchange St
South Akron
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Akron by our Local Expert Catrina Cowart. See how it ranks!
South Akron, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Akron?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Akron Studio Apartments | $1,033 | $590 | $1,360 |
South Akron 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $200 | $3,088 |
South Akron 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $200 | $3,724 |
South Akron 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $200 | $4,888 |
South Akron 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $200 | $2,100 |
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Getting Around the South Akron Neighborhood in Akron, OH
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 South Akron Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Akron?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Akron is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Akron?
The cheapest apartment in South Akron is Wilbeth Arlington Homes which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in South Akron costs $2,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 37 regular apartments in South 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 South Akron?
Cheap apartments in South Akron have an average cost of $750 which is $1,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Akron.
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