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Rental Market Trends in Akron, OH

What is the average rent in Akron, OH?

$870/month

Average Rent

651 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Akron, OH is $870 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Akron more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Akron, you can expect to pay about $746 per month for a studio, $870 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,317 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$746/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$870/month
651 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,113/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,317/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,017/month
444 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,284/month
835 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,620/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,425/month
828 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$785/month
948 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,024/month
985 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Akron, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Akron, OH
Last Updated June 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Akron, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
44% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Akron?

Based on current rent prices, Highland Square, Lane-Wooster and West Akron are the most affordable neighborhoods in Akron.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highland Square
$822/month
624 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$852/month
782 Sq Ft
West Akron
$907/month
891 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$989/month
778 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$1,063/month
797 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,081/month
781 Sq Ft
East End
$1,110/month
808 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,266/month
803 Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,274/month
673 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Akron?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Akron, Copley/Fairlawn and East End are the most expensive neighborhoods in Akron.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,274/month
673 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,266/month
803 Sq Ft
East End
$1,110/month
808 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,081/month
781 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$1,063/month
797 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$989/month
778 Sq Ft
West Akron
$907/month
891 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$852/month
782 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$822/month
624 Sq Ft

Which Akron neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Akron with the most apartments available are Downtown Akron, East End and Merriman Valley .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,274/month
673 Sq Ft
East End
$1,110/month
808 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$1,063/month
797 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,081/month
781 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$852/month
782 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,266/month
803 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$822/month
624 Sq Ft
West Akron
$907/month
891 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$989/month
778 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Akron, OH?

Because the average rent in Akron is $870, you’ll want to make about $2,900 per month or $34,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Akron, OH is 10.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Akron is 35.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $746 - $1,317. You can expect to pay 12.1% more for groceries, 18.5% less for utilities, and 11.5% more for transportation.

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Akron, OH

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Apartment Averages

Highland Square

Akron, OH

Downtown Akron

Akron, OH

Studio
$707/month
$910/month
One Bedroom
$749/month
$1,104/month
Two Bedroom
$1,112/month
$1,183/month
Three Bedroom
$1,368/month
$1,217/month
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454 Crestmont Ct,
Akron, OH 44321

1-3 Beds | $1,275 - $1,950

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Akron, OH 44308

1-2 Beds | $1,300 - $2,500

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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