Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $500 (11 Rentals)

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139 Cherry St

KentOH44240
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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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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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Cheapest Available Downtown Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kent area of Akron, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers priced from $520. Dartmouth Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Akron, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Dartmouth PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,025
Holly Park2 BED 1.5 BATH2BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, OH

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.71 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BATH Model at Holly Park in the in the Downtown Kent neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the 342 Cherry St Model at 342 Cherry St, Unit 342 Cherry Street starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Kent neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holly Park3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$1.71
342 Cherry St, Unit 342 Cherry Street342 Cherry St3BR,1BA$1.32
Campus Pointe Kent2x2VS2BR,2BA$0.85
Dartmouth PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.78
345 FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
College TowersEfficiency UpgradeStudio ,1BA$1.75

Getting Around the Downtown Kent Neighborhood in Kent, OH

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kent Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is College Towers which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $1,673.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Kent?

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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Kent that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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