Parkview at Spring Hill Apartments
1000 Springhill Dr,
Akron, OH 44312
$1,299 - $2,599
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Akron, OH
What is the average rent in Akron, OH?
$949/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Akron, OH is $949 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $764 per month for a studio, $949 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,328 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Akron, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Akron, OH
Last Updated January 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
37%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Akron?
Based on current rent prices, Lane-Wooster, The Waterford at Portage Trail and Merriman Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Akron.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Akron?
Based on current rent prices, Copley/Fairlawn, Downtown Akron and Middlebury are the most expensive neighborhoods in Akron.
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Which Akron neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Akron with the most apartments available are Merriman Valley, The Waterford at Portage Trail and Downtown Akron .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Akron, OH?
Because the average rent in Akron is $949, you’ll want to make about $3,163 per month or $37,956 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 $764 - $1,328. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 19.8% less for utilities, and 1.8% more for transportation.
How does Akron, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Akron, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$449/month
$917/month
One Bedroom
$556/month
$1,228/month
Two Bedroom
$862/month
$1,412/month
Three Bedroom
$809/month
$1,679/month
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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.