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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
Celeron Suites1bd1BR,1BA$825
Cypress Park Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$900
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH

As of April 13, 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 Forestwood Model at Redwood Kent starting at $1,953 with a $1.51 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
Redwood KentForestwood2BR,2BA$1.51
Copper Creek ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.31
Robinwood Apartments2 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Campus Pointe Kent2x2VS2BR,2BA$0.85
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Limited Spots Left2BR,1BA$0.93
Pebblebrook ApartmentsStratford1BR,1BA$1.36
Sunny Hill VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Ryan PlaceColonial 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Kent, OH with pricing that ranges from $520 to $2,772. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $975 to $4,445.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kent?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kent ranges from $975 to $4,445 with an average monthly rent of $2,089.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kent?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kent range from $1,100 to $2,183, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $780.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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