Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Square, Akron, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Square

$1,032/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Square is $1,032 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $867 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Square

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Square run $835 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,419.

Listings

Studio

$669

7%

8%

1 bedroom

$825

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,419

19%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,072

6%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,300

10%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$669

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,419

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,072

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

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$1,032
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Square, Akron, OH is 20% lower than the median rent in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.

Discover rentals in Highland Square, Akron, OH

117 Westmoreland Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square apartment for rent in Akron

2BR/1.0BA

117 Westmoreland Ter, Akron, OH 44302

2 beds

1 bath

$795

627 Crosby St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square townhouse for rent in Akron

532 Crosby St - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8

Very good

532 Crosby St

532 Crosby St, Akron, OH 44302

3 beds

1 bath

$895

185 S Balch St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Square apartment for rent in Akron

185 S Balch St #2B, Akron, OH 44302

3 beds

1 bath

$950

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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 $1,032 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Square?

Average rent prices in Highland Square have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Highland Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Square is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $867 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 $41,000/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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