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Highlights
- Vaulted ceilings
- Vinyl flooring
- Open concept kitchen
- Water/sewer/trash payment
Location
281 Grove St Unit 281, Akron, OH 44302, USA|Highland Square
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Property Overview
Located in a desirable area, this unit features vaulted ceilings, modern vinyl flooring, and an open concept kitchen, enhancing its appeal. With a top-rated high school just 0.4 miles away and a value ranking in the 92.86 percentile among local properties, the advantages of this location are clear. Additionally, water, sewer, and trash payments are included, providing added convenience.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 281 Grove St Unit 281 #281, Highland Square
Apartment Amenities
| High Ceilings | Natural Gas |
Appliances
| Electric |
Building
| Laundry Room |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 281 Grove St Unit 281 #281
Sweet deal!
This listing is 22% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Highland Square.
Property Status: Active Twinplex Ranch located in Historic West Hill Neighborhood of Akron OH. This two bedroom first floor, ranch style apartment is a great find! The apartment features vaulted ceilings throughout the entire space. A nice size kitchen with open concept adjoining to the living room area, all with vinyl flooring for easy cleaning. The full bathroom has a new reglazed bathtub. There are two small bedrooms with french door closets. Tenants is responsible for gas and electric. The owner pays water/sewer/trash. This is a non Smoking property. No pets permitted. Renters Insurance is required. Office Phone: (330) 434-4343 Copyright © 2026 MLS Now. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 281 Grove St Unit 281 #281 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Highland Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 44302 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Highland Square
2-bedroom apartments at 281 Grove St Unit 281 #281 cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Akron.
Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Highland Square
Akron
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $898 |
| May 2024 | $900 |
| June 2024 | $900 |
| July 2024 | $909 |
| August 2024 | $914 |
| September 2024 | $958 |
| October 2024 | $906 |
| November 2024 | $934 |
| December 2024 | $938 |
| January 2025 | $925 |
| February 2025 | $948 |
| March 2025 | $950 |
| April 2025 | $975 |
| May 2025 | $960 |
| June 2025 | $965 |
| July 2025 | $947 |
| August 2025 | $935 |
| September 2025 | $923 |
| October 2025 | $924 |
| November 2025 | $919 |
| December 2025 | $928 |
| January 2026 | $922 |
| February 2026 | $937 |
| March 2026 | $950 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $925 |
| May 2024 | $898 |
| June 2024 | $900 |
| July 2024 | $893 |
| August 2024 | $893 |
| September 2024 | $895 |
| October 2024 | $895 |
| November 2024 | $899 |
| December 2024 | $950 |
| January 2025 | $934 |
| February 2025 | $909 |
| March 2025 | $976 |
| April 2025 | $1,034 |
| May 2025 | $1,056 |
| June 2025 | $1,004 |
| July 2025 | $957 |
| August 2025 | $913 |
| September 2025 | $899 |
| October 2025 | $939 |
| November 2025 | $954 |
| December 2025 | $954 |
| January 2026 | $918 |
| February 2026 | $898 |
| March 2026 | $895 |
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Can I afford to live at 281 Grove St Unit 281?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 281 Grove St Unit 281 #281
I. Promise School
400 w market st
akron, OH, 44303
3-8Public
C-
APS Online
10 n main st
akron, OH, 44308
1-12Public
Portage Path Community Learning Center
55 s portage path
akron, OH, 44303
K-5Public
C-
Reach Center Summit Lake
390 w crosier st
akron, OH, 44311
PKPublic
Early Learning Program
1199 v odom blvd
akron, OH, 44307
PKPublic
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Getting around Akron near 281 Grove St Unit 281
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 281 Grove St Unit 281, Akron
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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