Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
South Akron, Akron, OH

Median rent

Median rent in South Akron

$1,195/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Akron is $1,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Akron

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Akron rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Akron, Akron, OH

Average rent prices in South Akron have increased by 4% 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 South Akron, Akron, OH

Rent prices in South Akron vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Akron is $909, whereas a house costs $1,197. 1-bedroom apartments in South Akron run $820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $915.

Listings

1 bedroom

$795

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$975

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,197

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,300

4%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Akron, Akron, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

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

South Akron

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

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 South Akron, Akron, OH is 8% lower than the median rent in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.

Discover rentals in South Akron, Akron, OH

1383 Curtis St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Akron apartment for rent in Akron

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
796 Brown St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Akron house for rent in Akron

404 Stanton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Akron house for rent in Akron

3 beds

1 bath

$965

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
67 E Archwood Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Akron townhouse for rent in Akron

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Frequently asked questions for South Akron, Akron, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the South Akron rental market.

How much is rent in South Akron?

The average rent in South Akron is $1,195 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Akron?

Average rent prices in South Akron have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does South Akron rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Akron is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Akron?

To comfortably afford rent in South Akron, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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