The Ericsson
1380 Dahlgren Dr,
Akron, OH 44306
$200 - $1,428
2-4 Beds
Area Guide
East Akron Akron, OH
A busy suburban town minutes from Downtown Akron
Affordable
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Airport
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Suburban
East Akron is a lively neighborhood situated southeast of the city’s center off the Interstate 76 and 77 intersection. Within East Akron, Arlington Street and Archwood Avenue is where residents go to find a variety of dining and shopping choices. To the east of town, residents have access to great amenities like the Akron Executive Airport, parks like Wilbeth Arlington Park, and sprawling golf courses. The majority of East Akron is made up of classic suburban neighborhoods. Renters have the choice between affordable apartments, condos, and cozy single-family homes.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Akron is $615 for one bedroom, $823 for two bedrooms, and $1,048 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Akron has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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481 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$615/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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826 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$823/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,119 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,048/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Akron - Akron, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in East Akron - Akron, OH, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Akron - Akron, OH from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Goodyear Heights Metro Park
- Firestone Metro Park
- Akron Zoo
- Gorge Metro Park
- Cascade Valley Metro Park - South
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.