Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Akron, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Akron

$1,595/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Akron is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Akron

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Akron rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Akron, PA

Average rent prices in Akron have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Akron run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,026

-

18%

1 bedroom

$1,337

7%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,005

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,450

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,026

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,005

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

6%

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$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Akron, PA

444 S 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Akron

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20 Springcrest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Akron

Residential Lease, AKRON, PA

20 Springcrest Dr, Akron, PA 17501

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,595 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Akron?

Average rent prices in Akron have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Akron rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Akron is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 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 $64,000/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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