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Rootstown, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rootstown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rootstown, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers in the Downtown Kent neighborhood priced from $520. Carriage Hill West Apartments in the Mount Union neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rootstown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$615
Newton Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$720
Gold Zone HorizonVision1BR,1BA$725
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rootstown, OH and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rootstown area is the $1.38 price per square foot Forestwood Model at Redwood Kent in the in the Middlebury neighborhood starting from $1,789. The second greatest value Rootstown apartment is the Cypress Model at Copper Creek Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Middlebury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rootstown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood KentForestwood2BR,2BA$1.38
Copper Creek ApartmentsCypress2BR,2BA$1.28
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Newton Village Commons2 BD Standard2BR,1BA$1.17
University OaksB1P Floor Plan (Renovated) - Limited Spots Left2BR,1BA$0.93
Sunny Hill VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Ryan PlaceColonial 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Jordan CourtJordan Court 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
The Novo ApartmentsP-1BR1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rootstown

What type of rentals are currently available in Rootstown?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Rootstown, OH with pricing that ranges from $520 to $2,755. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rootstown ranging from $550 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rootstown ranges from $550 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,667.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rootstown range from $1,100 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,210.

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