Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Akron, OH from $400 (32 Rentals)
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1127 2nd Ave

95 Jewett St

859 Brown St

Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments

17 Agate Pl
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866 Beardsley St

633 Brown St

The Towers/Fir Hill

712 Roselawn Ave

1076 Ackley St

540 E Buchtel Ave

467 Spicer Street

469 Spicer Street

401 Lofts

42 S Adams St

783-785 E Exchange St

411 Alexander St

503 Sumner St
University Area, Akron, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Area Studio Apartments | $1,033 | $590 | $1,360 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $550 | $3,274 |
University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $560 | $3,522 |
University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $599 | $4,697 |
University Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $489 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area area of Akron, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Glendale priced from $500. College Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $590. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Akron, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $590 |
East Buchtel Place | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
401 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
University Commons | 2 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $900 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
The East End Lofts | Spacious Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area 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 University Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at University Commons starting at $900 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The East End Residences | Unit BB | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
University Commons | 2 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.71 |
Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments | Huron | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
656 Hammel St, Unit UP | 656 Hammel St | 4BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Canal Square Apartments | One Bedroom w/granite | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
653 Sherman St, Unit UP | 653 Sherman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
The Towers/Fir Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
College Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
Summit at Glendale | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
University Edge | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Area is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?
The cheapest apartment in University Area is Summit at Glendale which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in University Area costs $2,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?
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 493 regular apartments in University Area 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 University Area?
Cheap apartments in University Area have an average cost of $756 which is $1,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.
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