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Highlights
Pet Friendly
Location
970 Mercer Ave, Akron, OH 44320, USA|West Akron
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Contact
Beacon Hill Property Management
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Property Overview
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
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 970 Mercer Ave, West Akron
Features
| Carpet | Forced Air |
| Off Street | Porch |
| Water |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Community
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry | Wheelchair Accessible |
Services
| Disabled Access | Garbage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 970 Mercer Ave
SECTION 8 WELCOME! This wheelchair-accessible four-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house is at 970 Mercer Ave in Akron, with a ramp at the back of the house for easy, step-free entry. It has brand-new LVP flooring throughout, and as a standalone home there are no shared walls or neighbors above or below. WATER and SEWER are INCLUDED in the rent, and the lease comes with a REFRIGERATOR and STOVE, so you can move right in. Close to shopping, dining, and public transit. Contact us today to schedule a showing!
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 970 Mercer Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | West Akron |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 44320 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in West Akron
4-bedroom apartments at 970 Mercer Ave cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Akron.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
West Akron
Akron
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,350 |
| November 2024 | $1,298 |
| December 2024 | $1,296 |
| January 2025 | $1,287 |
| February 2025 | $1,322 |
| March 2025 | $1,300 |
| April 2025 | $1,317 |
| May 2025 | $1,345 |
| June 2025 | $1,318 |
| July 2025 | $1,350 |
| August 2025 | $1,348 |
| September 2025 | $1,344 |
| October 2025 | $1,300 |
| November 2025 | $1,272 |
| December 2025 | $1,300 |
| January 2026 | $1,297 |
| February 2026 | $1,284 |
| March 2026 | $1,275 |
| April 2026 | $1,299 |
| May 2026 | $1,317 |
| June 2026 | $1,356 |
| July 2026 | $1,353 |
| August 2026 | $1,335 |
| September 2026 | $1,315 |
| October 2026 | $1,304 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,421 |
| December 2024 | $1,467 |
| January 2025 | $1,495 |
| February 2025 | $1,495 |
| March 2025 | $1,495 |
| April 2025 | $1,470 |
| May 2025 | $1,360 |
| June 2025 | $1,255 |
| July 2025 | $1,299 |
| August 2025 | $1,321 |
| September 2025 | $1,239 |
| October 2025 | $1,289 |
| November 2025 | $1,368 |
| December 2025 | $1,349 |
| January 2026 | $1,279 |
| February 2026 | $1,245 |
| March 2026 | $1,286 |
| April 2026 | $1,354 |
| May 2026 | $1,260 |
| June 2026 | $1,300 |
| July 2026 | $1,250 |
| August 2026 | $1,267 |
| September 2026 | $1,315 |
| October 2026 | $1,296 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 970 Mercer Ave?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Neighborhood
West Akron | Akron, OH
Getting around Akron near 970 Mercer Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
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 970 Mercer Ave, Akron
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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