Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH from $400 (23 Rentals)

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KentOH44240

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Storer Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storer Suites

1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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1537 S Water St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1537 S Water St

1537 S Water StKent, OH 44240
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Pinewood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1200 Spruce CtKent, OH 44240
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Rockwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwood Apartments

1128 Lake StKent, OH 44240
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Four Seasons at Kent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons at Kent

5956 Horning RdKent, OH 44240
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The University Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The University Inn

540-542 Water StKent, OH 44240
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Avant 220
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avant 220

250 S Depeyster StKent, OH 44240
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Kent, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers in the Downtown Kent neighborhood priced from $520. Kent Village Apartments in the Crain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Limited Spots Left2BR,1BA$805
Celeron Suites1bd1BR,1BA$825
Spaulding Loch2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.44 price per square foot Breezewood Model at Redwood Kent Tallmadge Road in the starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the Magnolia Model at Copper Creek Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Middlebury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Kent Tallmadge RoadBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.44
Copper Creek ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.31
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
342 Cherry St, Unit 342 Cherry Street342 Cherry St3BR,1BA$1.32
Campus Pointe Kent2x2VS2BR,2BA$0.85
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated)2BR,1BA$0.93
Pebblebrook ApartmentsStratford1BR,1BA$1.34
Sunny Hill VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Ryan PlaceColonial 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Celeron Suites1bd1BR,1BA$1.56

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Getting Around Kent, OH

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kent Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kent?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kent is at College Towers listed at $520.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kent Apartment is $825 at Celeron Suites.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kent is starting from $805 at University Oaks.

What is the most affordable Kent Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kent Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spaulding Loch and starts from $1,100.

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