Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH

Prices and availability in Akron, OH were last updated on 9 May 2026.

The best apartments in Akron, OH are: 2843 Albrecht Ave, 2376 East Market Street, Pointe West Apartments LLC, 2711 SHORELINE DRIVE and Redwood Akron.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Akron, OH is between $732 and $4,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $489 and $2,512.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $600 and $2,711.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $620 and $3,101.

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 44% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Akron are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 15% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 72% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 23% are mid-rises, and 16% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.