Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Akron, OH from $500 (32 Rentals)

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859 Brown St

AkronOH44311
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633 Brown St

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1076 Ackley St

AkronOH44306
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146 King Dr

AkronOH44302
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Middlebury Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Middlebury Commons

953 E Market StAkron, OH 44305
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241 Perkins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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East Buchtel Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Buchtel Place

591 E Buchtel AveAkron, OH 44304
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University Area, Akron, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$500
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$590
East Buchtel Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
401 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$885
University Commons4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$900
The 797 Building1 Bedroom Luxury Balcony Suite1BR,1BA$975
Standard On Main ApartmentsA5.11BR,1BA$1,006
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.17 price per square foot 46 S Summit St Model at 46 S Summit St, Unit Lofts on Summit Street in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 4 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
46 S Summit St, Unit Lofts on Summit Street46 S Summit St2BR,1BA$1.17
University Commons4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.71
54 E Mill St, Unit Lofts on Summit Street54 E Mill St1BR,1BA$1.08
39 E Market St, Unit The Everett39 E Market St1BR,1BA$1.17
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
656 Hammel St, Unit UP656 Hammel St4BR,1BA$1.24
653 Sherman St, Unit UP653 Sherman St2BR,1BA$1.00
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio including University Area, Akron, and the greater Akron area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Area is at College Street Apartments listed at $590.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment is $500 at Summit at Glendale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Area is starting from $1,100 at The Towers/Fir Hill.

What is the most affordable University Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Towers/Fir Hill and starts from $1,100.

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