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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Northwest Akron
$1,250/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Northwest Akron is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Northwest Akron
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Northwest Akron rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
Average rent prices in Northwest Akron have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Northwest Akron run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $642 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $875 |  19% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 19% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,300 | 9% | 57% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ellet | $875 | |
Fairlawn Heights | $1,395 | |
Goodyear Heights | $985 | |
Highland Square | $1,032 | |
Merriam Valley | $1,595 | |
Wallhaven | $1,042 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,395 | 28% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$642
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
57%
Ellet
Average rent
$875
Fairlawn Heights
Average rent
$1,395
Goodyear Heights
Average rent
$985
Highland Square
Average rent
$1,032
Wallhaven
Average rent
$1,042
Merriam Valley
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
4%
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
34%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH is 43% higher than the median rent in Ellet, Akron, OH.
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Discover rentals in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
2d ago
1724 1724 - 1726 Tanglewood Dr, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2160 Thurmont Rd, Akron, OH 44313
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,275
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron house for rent in Akron
171 Goodhue Dr, Akron, OH 44313
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
Price dropped $50House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Apartment for rent
22h ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Northwest Akron townhouse for rent in Akron
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
114 Greencrest Ter #D, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,200
Apartment for rent
22h ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2160 Thurmont Rd, Akron, OH 44313
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,275
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,200
Apartment for rent
22h ago
55 Fairhill Dr, Akron, OH 44313
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Northwest Akron townhouse for rent in Akron
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron apartment for rent in Akron
114-116 Greencrest Terrace - 114 Down, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
4d ago
Verified
1694 Dominion Drive, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1724 1724 - 1726 Tanglewood Dr, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron house for rent in Akron
1756 Liberty Dr, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Northwest Akron house for rent in Akron
1756 & 1758 Liberty Dr. #1756, Akron, OH 44313
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $1,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Northwest Akron?
Average rent prices in Northwest Akron have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Northwest Akron rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Northwest Akron is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/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).