Kent State University, Stark

Canton, OH

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Kent State University, Stark Stark Campus - Canton, OH Area Guide

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Kent State University at Stark was established in 1946 and is Kent State University's largest regional campus and the only university in Stark County. KSU Stark focuses on environmental and social responsibility. The campus offers bachelor degree programs in 20 areas, including biology, sociology, fine arts, marketing, business, and computer design, animation, and game design. Master's degree programs are offered in four programs.

Located on 200 acres in Canton, Ohio, apartments near KSU Stark also provide easy access to the city's attractions, which includes the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Canton Museum of Art. KSU Stark is located about six miles northwest of Downtown Canton, just off I-77. The university is adjacent to the Belden Village Mall and Belden Park Crossings, two popular shopping and dining destinations. On the north side of campus is another large shopping area, complete with a variety of restaurants and bars.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Canton, OH is $634 for a studio, $775 for one bedroom, $981 for two bedrooms, and $1,310 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 393 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $634/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 629 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $775/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 907 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $981/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,347 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,310/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kent State University, Stark Stark Campus - Canton, OH (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

50 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

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

Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Canton South Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Crenshaw Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

GlenOak High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Canton South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

GlenOak High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Stark High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Canton Harbor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sippo Lake Park and Exploration Gateway
  • Hoover-Price Planetarium
  • Petros Lake Park
  • Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail Park
  • Portage Lakes State Park

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional

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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.