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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious living room
  • Clean vinyl flooring
  • Quiet garden style apartments
  • Beautifully landscaped property
  • Fully stocked kitchen

Location

1492 Hobart Avenue, Akron, OH 44306, USA|East Akron
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(440) 377-9683

Property Overview

Hobart stands out as a highly rated property with excellent value, strong location convenience, and a high standard of quality and amenities. It features a spacious living room, clean vinyl flooring, a fully stocked kitchen, quiet garden-style apartments, and beautifully landscaped grounds, making it an appealing choice with strong overall renter appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Hobart is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath440 sqft$625 /mo

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Amenities for Hobart

Apartment Amenities

Close To Shopping and GroceryVinyl Plank Flooring

Appliances

Appliances WhiteRefrigerator

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Landscaped Grounds

Neighborhood

Close to Parks & Recreation
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Policies and fees

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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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About Hobart

HomeApartments in AkronEast Akron Hobart

Quiet, garden style apartments on a beautifully landscaped property. Located on the southeastern side of Akron, Hobart is just minutes away from major shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options. These one-bedroom apartments feature a fully stocked kitchen, clean vinyl flooring, and a spacious living room. The apartments are conveniently located under five minutes away from three separate shopping centers. Hobart apartments also allow for easy access to five parks in the area which are all located less than a fifteen minute drive away. Stop by the Akron Leasing office to learn more about your future home! Apply online today $35 application fee. Pets allowed $250 deposit and $25 monthly pet rent. Resident pays electric. . Security deposit start at one month rent amount. • Monthly water fee is $50-70 depending on amount of bedrooms & occupants


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Hobart is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Hobart
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Hobart offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Hobart goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Hobart receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Hobart offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Hobart has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Hobart.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Hobart has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 Hobart compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.4 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.4 miles away

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Rent trends in East Akron

1-bedroom apartments at Hobart cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Akron.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
East Akron
Akron
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Akron
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$750
December 2024$752
January 2025$777
February 2025$788
March 2025$789
April 2025$765
May 2025$765
June 2025$765
July 2025$769
August 2025$776
September 2025$773
October 2025$750
November 2025$760
December 2025$775
January 2026$775
February 2026$795
March 2026$795
April 2026$797
May 2026$797
June 2026$800
July 2026$798
August 2026$805
September 2026$820
October 2026$815
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in East Akron
MonthMedian Rent
May 2025$750
June 2025$750
September 2025$750
October 2025$750
November 2025$754
December 2025$772
January 2026$771
February 2026$775
March 2026$775
April 2026$770
May 2026$785
June 2026$785
July 2026$785
August 2026$764
September 2026$767
October 2026$750

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$25,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $25,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $625.
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Schools near Hobart

Hatton Community Learning Center

1933 baker ave

akron, OH, 44312

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 1492 Hobart Avenue

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
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 1492 Hobart Avenue, Akron

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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