Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Akron, OH from $400 (36 Rentals)

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AkronOH44304
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633 Brown St

AkronOH44311
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669 Inman St

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127 Dawes Ave

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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
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241 Perkins St

241 Perkins StAkron, OH 44304
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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$925
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1,200
Standard On Main ApartmentsA4.21BR,1BA$1,205
The East End LoftsSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, OH

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.18 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at University Commons in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the Huron Model at Spicer Village Townhomes and Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.07 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.
University Commons4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.18
Spicer Village Townhomes and ApartmentsHuron2BR,2BA$1.07
46 S Summit St, Unit Lofts on Summit Street46 S Summit St1BR,1BA$1.35
656 Hammel St, Unit UP656 Hammel St4BR,1BA$1.24
Canal Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/granite1BR,1BA$1.35
The Towers/Fir HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
590 Sumner St590 Sumner St1BR,1BA$1.07
College Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Summit at GlendaleOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
University Edge4x24BR,2BA$1.49

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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 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 $2,225.

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 20 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 $1,075 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.

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