Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Akron, OH

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH is $1,000. This is -49%, or $945, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

335

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH is $1,000. This is -49%, or $945, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
75%
6%
2%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Akron, OH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Akron, OH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Akron, OH is $875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Akron, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$915

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$1,374

2%

15%

Studio

$878

5%

40%

Studio

Average rent

$878

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$915

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,374

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Akron, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Akron, OH to other cities

Median rent prices in Akron, OH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Barberton, OH.

Akron

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,012
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Akron, OH is 1% lower than the median rent in Barberton, OH.

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Cost of living in
Akron, OH

The overall cost of living in Akron, OH is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% lower

Groceries

12% higher

Health

10% lower

Housing

35% lower

Transportation

12% higher

Utilities

18% lower

Apartments for rent in Akron

Discover rentals in Akron, OH

485 Allyn St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron apartment for rent in Akron

5BR/2.0BA

485 Allyn St, Akron, OH 44304

5 beds

2 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

Neville Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Neville Apartments

Neville Apartments, Akron, OH 44306

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

918 Copley Rd #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Akron apartment for rent in Akron

Welcome to The Shirley Apts!

918 Copley Rd #7, Akron, OH 44320

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 8

859 Brown St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Akron apartment for rent in Akron

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

2196 6th St SW - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

17h ago

9.5

Excellent

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2196 6th St SW

2196 6th St Sw, Akron, OH 44314

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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2293 12th ST SW - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

2293 12th ST SW

2293 12th St Sw, Akron, OH 44314

3 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

430 Sumner St #201AB - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron apartment for rent in Akron

430 Sumner St #201AB, Akron, OH 44304

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 12

849 Grant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Akron house for rent in Akron

SINGLE_FAMILY - Akron, OH

849 Grant St, Akron, OH 44311

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent