Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Akron, OH

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH is $995. This is -48%, or $905, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$995

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Total rentals

373

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH is $995. This is -48%, or $905, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
76%
3%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $775 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

$775

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$925

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,200

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,300

4%

20%

Studio

$675

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Akron, OH is equal to 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

457 Sherman Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

457 Sherman Street

457 Sherman St, Akron, OH 44311

1 bed

1 bath

$375

Apartment for rent

42 S Adams St #42-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron condo for rent in Akron

3 beds

1 bath

$400

Condo for rent

Available Aug 16

26 S Adams St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron apartment for rent in Akron

U of Akron 2 Bed-Apt For Rent-Off Campus Housing

26 S Adams St #3, Akron, OH 44304

2 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

17 Agate Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Middlebury apartment for rent in Akron

2 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

17 Agate Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Middlebury apartment for rent in Akron

3 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

34 S Adams St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron apartment for rent in Akron

U of Akron 2 Bed-Apt For Rent-Off Campus Housing

34 S Adams St #2, Akron, OH 44304

2 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

42 S Adams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron apartment for rent in Akron

U of Akron 2 Bed-Apt For Rent-Off Campus Housing

42 S Adams St #1, Akron, OH 44304

2 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 20

42 S Adams St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron apartment for rent in Akron

U of Akron 2 Bed-Apt For Rent-Off Campus Housing

42 S Adams St #2, Akron, OH 44304

3 beds

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15