Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Square, Akron, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Square

$950/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Square is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Square

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Square rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Highland Square, Akron, OH

Average rent prices in Highland Square have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Highland Square, Akron, OH

Rent prices in Highland Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Square is $900, whereas a house costs $1,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Square run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,040.

Listings

Studio

$644

7%

19%

1 bedroom

$847

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$995

18%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,200

11%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,295

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$644

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$847

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland Square, 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.

How does rent in Highland Square, Akron, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Highland Square and Downtown Akron by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Square

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Square, Akron, OH is 24% lower than the median rent in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.

Discover rentals in Highland Square, Akron, OH

96 N Portage Path #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square house for rent in Akron

2 beds

1 bath

$895

$850

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 10

532 Crosby St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

532 Crosby St

532 Crosby St, Akron, OH 44302

3 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

622 Payne Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square apartment for rent in Akron

622 Payne Ave b, Akron, OH 44302, USA

622 Payne Ave #B, Akron, OH 44302

4 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

949 W Exchange St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square house for rent in Akron

ResidentialLease, Akron, OH

949 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44302

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Highland Square, Akron, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland Square rental market.

How much is rent in Highland Square?

The average rent in Highland Square is $950 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Square?

Average rent prices in Highland Square have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Highland Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Square is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland Square, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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