Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Akron, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Akron

$1,695/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Akron is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $235 less per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Akron

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Akron rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Akron, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Akron, PA

Average rent prices in Akron have increased by 51% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 Akron, PA

Rent prices in Akron vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Akron is $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,922. 1-bedroom apartments in Akron run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$650

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,475

7%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,700

22%

-

3 bedroom

$2,210

16%

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,210

Last 30 days

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Akron, PA, 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 Akron, PA compare to other cities?

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

Akron

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Akron, PA is 6% higher than the median rent in Denver, PA.

Discover rentals in Akron, PA

Beautiful Furnished Private Efficiency Suites with Bath for Rent. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Akron, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Akron rental market.

How much is rent in Akron?

The average rent in Akron is $1,695 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Akron?

Average rent prices in Akron have increased by 51% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Akron rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Akron is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $235 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Akron?

To comfortably afford rent in Akron, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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