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638 Merton Ave, Akron, OH 44306, USA|East Akron
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About 638 Merton Ave
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This listing is 24% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in East Akron.
FOR RENT - 638 Merton Ave Akron OH, 44306 Ready to rent 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full bathroom single family Home Property Details • Freshly painted throughout • Kitchen * Large living room * Dining room • 3 bedrooms * Basement - includes washer and dryer * Covered front porch • Tenant pays all utilities * Section 8 welcome Rental Terms • $40 non-refundable application fee per adult • $100 lease processing fee due upon approval • Deposit equal to one month’s rent • ESA animals welcome (do not count as pets) • Minimum 12-month lease Applicant Requirements • Background check for evictions and criminal history • Income must be at least 3x the monthly rent (take-home pay) • Minimum credit score of 600 to qualify without additional conditions • Applicants with credit scores 550–599 may be considered with additional requirements such as higher deposit or fees • Proof of income required Offered By The Rick and Shawna Team Icon Property Management Both are Equal Opportunity Housing Providers www iconmgmt net Follow us on Facebook at The Rick and Shawna Team
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 638 Merton Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 4196 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Akron |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 44306 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Akron
3-bedroom apartments at 638 Merton Ave cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Akron.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
East Akron
Akron
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,198 |
| October 2024 | $1,181 |
| November 2024 | $1,165 |
| December 2024 | $1,178 |
| January 2025 | $1,150 |
| February 2025 | $1,187 |
| March 2025 | $1,195 |
| April 2025 | $1,198 |
| May 2025 | $1,199 |
| June 2025 | $1,200 |
| July 2025 | $1,213 |
| August 2025 | $1,200 |
| September 2025 | $1,210 |
| October 2025 | $1,242 |
| November 2025 | $1,200 |
| December 2025 | $1,200 |
| January 2026 | $1,200 |
| February 2026 | $1,210 |
| March 2026 | $1,200 |
| April 2026 | $1,200 |
| May 2026 | $1,200 |
| June 2026 | $1,196 |
| July 2026 | $1,212 |
| August 2026 | $1,243 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,125 |
| October 2024 | $1,150 |
| November 2024 | $1,175 |
| December 2024 | $1,200 |
| January 2025 | $1,200 |
| February 2025 | $1,192 |
| March 2025 | $1,154 |
| April 2025 | $1,178 |
| May 2025 | $1,190 |
| June 2025 | $1,166 |
| July 2025 | $1,150 |
| August 2025 | $1,162 |
| September 2025 | $1,169 |
| October 2025 | $1,178 |
| November 2025 | $1,067 |
| December 2025 | $1,068 |
| January 2026 | $1,159 |
| February 2026 | $1,180 |
| March 2026 | $1,245 |
| April 2026 | $1,306 |
| May 2026 | $1,277 |
| June 2026 | $1,150 |
| July 2026 | $1,068 |
| August 2026 | $1,100 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 638 Merton Ave
Glover Community Learning Center
935 hammel st
akron, OH, 44306
K-5Public
C-
APS Online
10 n main st
akron, OH, 44308
1-12Public
Reach Center Summit Lake
390 w crosier st
akron, OH, 44311
PKPublic
I. Promise School
400 w market st
akron, OH, 44303
3-8Public
C-
Early Learning Program
1199 v odom blvd
akron, OH, 44307
PKPublic
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Getting around Akron near 638 Merton Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 638 Merton Ave, Akron
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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