← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Akron, OH, over the past three years
Rent in Akron, OH
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,167
1-year change
+4.3%
3-year change
+15.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.9%
Rents in Akron rose +4.3%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Akron, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,167 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,162 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,152 |
| May 2026 | $1,141 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,132 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,134 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,131 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,122 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,114 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,113 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,126 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,129 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,119 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,104 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,099 |
| May 2025 | $1,091 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,091 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,087 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,086 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,078 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,076 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,073 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,079 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,078 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,079 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,069 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,052 |
| May 2024 | $1,034 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,027 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,033 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,042 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,033 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,021 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,014 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,015 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,015 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,012 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $940 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,420 |
City typical rent × OH bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 44301 | $1,230 | +5.4% |
| 44302 | $1,212 | +1.8% |
| 44303 | $1,016 | – |
| 44305 | $1,192 | +4.6% |
| 44306 | $1,018 | +4.1% |
| 44307 | $1,250 | – |
| 44310 | $1,160 | +4.7% |
| 44311 | $1,076 | +6.7% |
| 44313 | $1,430 | +4.6% |
| 44314 | $1,142 | +3.1% |
| 44319 | $1,518 | – |
| 44320 | $1,157 | +3.9% |
Negotiating a renewal in Akron
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Akron, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.8% to +6.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.