Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Northwest Akron
$1,295/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Northwest Akron is $1,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Northwest Akron
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Northwest Akron rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
Average rent prices in Northwest Akron have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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
Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
Rent prices in Northwest Akron vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Akron is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Northwest Akron run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,419.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 10% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 16% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $1,095 |  1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,445 | 11% | 72% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ellet | $925 | |
Fairlawn Heights | $1,150 | |
Goodyear Heights | $1,000 | |
Highland Square | $950 | |
Merriam Valley | $1,439 | |
Wallhaven | $957 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $985 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,295 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
72%
Ellet
Average rent
$925
Fairlawn Heights
Average rent
$1,150
Goodyear Heights
Average rent
$1,000
Highland Square
Average rent
$950
Wallhaven
Average rent
$957
Merriam Valley
Average rent
$1,439
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwest Akron, 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 Northwest Akron, Akron, OH compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Northwest Akron and Ellet by all bedroom counts and property types.
Northwest Akron
32%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH is 40% higher than the median rent in Ellet, Akron, OH.
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Discover rentals in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
1d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1724 1724 - 1726 Tanglewood Dr, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
184 Kenwood Ave, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2160 Thurmont Rd, Akron, OH 44313
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,375
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,419–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2160 Thurmont Rd, Akron, OH 44313
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,375
Condo for rent
4d ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron house for rent in Akron
1787 Tanglewood Dr, Akron, OH 44313
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1 bed
1 bath
$875–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
184 Kenwood Ave, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Northwest Akron rental market.
How much is rent in Northwest Akron?
The average rent in Northwest Akron is $1,295 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Northwest Akron?
Average rent prices in Northwest Akron have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Northwest Akron rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Northwest Akron is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Northwest Akron?
To comfortably afford rent in Northwest Akron, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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).