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Pet Friendly
Location
687 Merton Ave, Akron, OH 44306, USA|East Akron
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Fischer Asset Management LLC
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Property Overview
Near downtown areas, the home offers easy access to nearby amenities and a quick sense of the space through 12 photos. It may appeal to renters looking for pet-friendly living, with no breed or pet restrictions and a pet supply store nearby.
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Amenities for 687 Merton Ave, East Akron
Features
| No Dogs Allowed |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Tenants are Resposible for All Utilities |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
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About 687 Merton Ave
MOVE IN SPECIAL! Sign a lease before 08/31 and get your first week rent FREE! * Restrictions Apply - Qualified Applicants Only This charming and updated 2 bedrooms, 1 bath single family home is centrally located in the best part of East Akron., with proximity to retail shops, schools, Summa and Cleveland Clinic Hospitals, Water Tower and Hillwood/Wilbeth/Talbot/Whitney Parks, as well as places of worship. In addition, there is easy access to other surrounding neighborhoods such as South and East Akron, Middlebury and Downtown areas. The tenant is responsible for all (electric, gas, water & sewer) utilities, and supplies their own appliances. This rental unit is not eligible for voucher programs. Equal Housing Opportunity At Fischer Asset Management, we appreciate the opportunity to work with you in finding your next home. For other potential available rental opportunities, please visit our website: rentfam. com For a 3-D tour - click on the below link: https my matterport com show ?m=JDjwHaPmuo1 *All Fischer Asset Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $35.00/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application.
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 687 Merton Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary 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
2-bedroom apartments at 687 Merton Ave cost about 24% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Akron.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
East Akron
Akron
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $940 |
| 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 | $946 |
| April 2026 | $919 |
| May 2026 | $921 |
| June 2026 | $925 |
| July 2026 | $940 |
| August 2026 | $950 |
| September 2026 | $985 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $775 |
| October 2024 | $775 |
| November 2024 | $859 |
| December 2024 | $910 |
| January 2025 | $925 |
| February 2025 | $972 |
| March 2025 | $985 |
| April 2025 | $956 |
| May 2025 | $911 |
| June 2025 | $950 |
| July 2025 | $891 |
| August 2025 | $878 |
| September 2025 | $783 |
| October 2025 | $756 |
| November 2025 | $892 |
| December 2025 | $887 |
| January 2026 | $899 |
| February 2026 | $900 |
| March 2026 | $922 |
| April 2026 | $900 |
| May 2026 | $900 |
| June 2026 | $900 |
| July 2026 | $903 |
| August 2026 | $897 |
| September 2026 | $912 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 687 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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Neighborhood
East Akron | Akron, OH
Getting around Akron near 687 Merton Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
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 687 Merton Ave, Akron
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
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 10-minute walk
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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