Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Akron, OH

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

447

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Akron, OH is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
77%
6%
1%
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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased 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 $895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH costs about $775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $915. Houses for rent in Akron, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,197.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$925

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,200

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,300

9%

21%

Studio

$737

1%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

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 by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Akron, OH is 3% higher 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

756 Roselawn Avenue #1-3-5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Middlebury apartment for rent in Akron

1 bed

2 baths

$390

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10

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

528 Inman Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron house for rent in Akron

Residential - Akron, OH

528 Inman Street #2, Akron, OH 44306

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Neville Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

Neville Apartments

Neville Apartments, Akron, OH 44306

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

1017 Neville Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Akron apartment for rent in Akron

Neville Apartments - 1017 Neville Avenue

1017 Neville Avenue, Akron, OH 44306

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 17

528 Inman Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University of Akron house for rent in Akron

Residential - Akron, OH

528 Inman Street #1, Akron, OH 44306

2 beds

1 bath

$675

House for rent

51 Oakdale Avenue #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square apartment for rent in Akron

APARTMENT - Akron, OH

51 Oakdale Avenue #3, Akron, OH 44302

3 beds

3 baths

$675

Apartment for rent

1246 Edison Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Summit Lake house for rent in Akron

SINGLE_FAMILY - Akron, OH

1246 Edison Avenue, Akron, OH 44301

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent