The Valley
1494 Stratford Dr,
Kent, OH 44240
$950 - $1,800 | 2-3 Beds
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.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Kent, OH is $696 for a studio, $984 for one bedroom, $1,344 for two bedrooms, and $1,492 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kent has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Studio
330 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$696/month
Average Rent
1 BR
617 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$984/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,009 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,344/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,213 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,492/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
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265 Students
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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 June 2025.