Kent State University

Kent, OH

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Kent State University Kent Campus - Kent, OH

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KSU Kent State Golden Flashes Close-Knit Welcoming Acclaimed Historic Suburban

Since its founding in 1910, Kent State University has become an engine for economic, cultural, and workforce development. KSU is a large public research university comprised of eight campuses, with the Kent Campus serving as the main one. Acclaimed for its academic programs such as aeronautics and fashion design, Kent State also excels in sports with the Golden Flashes competing in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference.

Multiple buildings on KSU’s main campus are named in reference to May 4 to commemorate the four students killed by Ohio National Guardsmen while protesting the Vietnam War on May 4, 1970.

Housing options near Kent State are plentiful. To narrow your options, focus your search near the buildings you frequent the most on campus. For example, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music students and faculty may want to look for apartments near the north side of campus, with access to East Main Street. Those spending the bulk of their time in the Aeronautics and Technology Building should concentrate on campus’ south side, near Summit Street.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Kent, OH is $699 for a studio, $985 for one bedroom, $1,331 for two bedrooms, and $1,425 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kent has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 330 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $699/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 608 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $985/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 953 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,331/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,206 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,425/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Walls Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

7
out of 10

Brimfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

528 Students

6
out of 10

Davey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

438 Students

6
out of 10

Holden Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

244 Students

6
out of 10

Longcoy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

265 Students

5
out of 10

Stanton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-9

660 Students

5
out of 10

Theodore Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,245 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Munroe Falls Metro Park
  • Wood Hollow
  • Goodyear Heights Metro Park
  • Gorge Metro Park
  • Springfield Bog Metro Park

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional
  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.