
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH from $500 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Kent area of Kent.


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Downtown Kent, Kent, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kent?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Kent Studio Apartments | $658 | $520 | $894 |
Downtown Kent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $800 | $1,819 |
Downtown Kent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $790 | $1,757 |
Downtown Kent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,200 | $2,183 |
Downtown Kent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $797 | $780 | $815 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, OH.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Towers | Efficiency Standard | Studio,1BA | $520 |
Dartmouth Place | One Bedroom One Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Holly Park | 2 BED 1.5 BATH | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Holly Park | 3 BED 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
342 Cherry St, Unit 342 Cherry Street | 342 Cherry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Campus Pointe Kent | 2x2VS | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Dartmouth Place | One Bedroom One Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
345 Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
College Towers | Efficiency Upgrade | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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