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Rental Market Trends in Akron, OH

What is the average rent in Akron, OH?

$951/month

Average Rent

652 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Akron, OH is $951 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $758 per month for a studio, $951 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,152 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,417 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$758/month
456 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$951/month
652 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,152/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,417/month
1,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$989/month
642 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,291/month
841 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,802/month
1,118 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$985/month
567 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,225/month
544 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,121/month
514 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Akron, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $23 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 March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Akron, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
37% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $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
$857/month
760 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$929/month
736 Sq Ft
The Waterford at Portage Trail
$932/month
600 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$964/month
645 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$985/month
689 Sq Ft
Northwest Akron
$1,070/month
721 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,084/month
833 Sq Ft
East End
$1,101/month
837 Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,223/month
686 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,313/month
762 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Akron?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,313/month
762 Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,223/month
686 Sq Ft
East End
$1,101/month
837 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,084/month
833 Sq Ft
Northwest Akron
$1,070/month
721 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$985/month
689 Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$964/month
645 Sq Ft
The Waterford at Portage Trail
$932/month
600 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$929/month
736 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$857/month
760 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Merriman Valley
$964/month
645 Sq Ft
The Waterford at Portage Trail
$932/month
600 Sq Ft
Downtown Akron
$1,223/month
686 Sq Ft
Highland Square
$929/month
736 Sq Ft
Copley/Fairlawn
$1,313/month
762 Sq Ft
Lane-Wooster
$857/month
760 Sq Ft
East End
$1,101/month
837 Sq Ft
Middlebury
$1,084/month
833 Sq Ft
Northwest Akron
$1,070/month
721 Sq Ft
Wallhaven
$985/month
689 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 $951, you’ll want to make about $3,170 per month or $38,040 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 15.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Akron is 40.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $758 - $1,417. You can expect to pay 5.4% more for groceries, 19.5% less for utilities, and 1.8% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Lane-Wooster

Akron, OH

Copley/Fairlawn

Akron, OH

Studio
$449/month
$918/month
One Bedroom
$559/month
$1,218/month
Two Bedroom
$862/month
$1,412/month
Three Bedroom
$810/month
$1,678/month
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Akron, OH 44308

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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