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Rental Market Trends in Akron, OH

What is the average rent in Akron, OH?

$925/month

Average Rent

641 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Akron, OH is $925 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $747 per month for a studio, $925 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,121 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,322 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$747/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$925/month
641 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,121/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,322/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$813/month
420 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,033/month
627 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,264/month
920 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,462/month
940 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,110/month
902 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$745/month
825 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,091/month
639 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,324/month
1,577 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Akron, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $19 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 December 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Akron, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
39% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $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, Lane-Wooster, Highland Square and The Waterford at Portage Trail are the most affordable neighborhoods in Akron.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$816/month
666 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$945/month
706 Sq Ft
The Waterford at Portage Trail
$973/month
671 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$985/month
689 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$1,059/month
811 Sq Ft
Northwest Akron
$1,075/month
710 Sq Ft
East End
$1,116/month
868 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,119/month
823 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,215/month
743 Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,313/month
704 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Akron?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,313/month
704 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,215/month
743 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,119/month
823 Sq Ft
East End
$1,116/month
868 Sq Ft
Northwest Akron
$1,075/month
710 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$1,059/month
811 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$985/month
689 Sq Ft
The Waterford at Portage Trail
$973/month
671 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$945/month
706 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$816/month
666 Sq Ft

Which Akron neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Akron with the most apartments available are Downtown Akron, Merriman Valley and Copley/Fairlawn .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,313/month
704 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$1,059/month
811 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,215/month
743 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$945/month
706 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$816/month
666 Sq Ft
East End
$1,116/month
868 Sq Ft
Northwest Akron
$1,075/month
710 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,119/month
823 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$985/month
689 Sq Ft
The Waterford at Portage Trail
$973/month
671 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 $925, you’ll want to make about $3,083 per month or $36,996 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 14.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Akron is 40.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $747 - $1,322. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 19.8% less for utilities, and 1.8% more for transportation.

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Akron, OH

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Apartment Averages

Lane-Wooster

Akron, OH

Downtown Akron

Akron, OH

Studio
$448/month
$886/month
One Bedroom
$555/month
$1,091/month
Two Bedroom
$862/month
$1,154/month
Three Bedroom
$808/month
$1,217/month
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Parkview at Spring Hill Apartments

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The East End Lofts

1140 E Market St,
Akron, OH 44305

$1,250 - $2,100

Studio - 2 Beds

401 Lofts

401 Lofts

401 S Main St,
Akron, OH 44311

$515 - $1,799

Studio - 4 Beds

Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes

Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes

1551 Treetop Trl,
Akron, OH 44313

$830 - $1,470

1-3 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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