Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH

Prices and availability in Akron, OH were last updated on 3 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Akron, OH are: Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes, Cascade Falls, Highland Tower, Pointe West Apartments LLC and Cedarwood Village Apartments.

The average rent in Akron, OH is $1,085.

The price range for a studio apartment in Akron, OH is between $740 and $4,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $459 and $2,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $575 and $4,486.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $620 and $3,330.

In Akron, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Akron's rentals, 43% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Akron is 47 years old, with 15% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 72% are garden-style apartment communities, 23% are mid-sized buildings, and 16% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Akron are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.