What is the average apartment size in Highland Square, Akron, OH?

The average size for a Highland Square, Akron, OH apartment is 1,206 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Highland Square?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Highland Square is $1,243 per month, a 10.93% increase from last years average of $1,120.

What is the average apartment size in Highland Square?

The typical apartment in Highland Square offers about 1,206 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Highland Square, Akron, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Highland Square?

The typical rent budget in Highland Square ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland Square?

In Highland Square, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland Square is $1,243, a 10.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,120.

One-bedroom apartments provide 830 square feet for $983, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,345 offer 1,362 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland Square, Akron, OH

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,243	1,206 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$983	830 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,345	1,362 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland Square, Akron, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Highland Square, Akron, OH have increased by 10.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,120 to $1,243.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland Square, Akron, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Highland Square, Akron, OH (50%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Highland Square, Akron, OH?

1,036 or 50% of the households in Highland Square, Akron, OH are renter-occupied while 1,042 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Highland Square?

North Hill $773/month

East Akron $919/month

Ellet $1,006/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,121/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland Square?

Merriman Valley $1,248/month

Middlebury $1,373/month

University of Akron $1,602/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Akron, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
University of Akron	$1,602
Middlebury	$1,373
Merriman Valley	$1,248
Highland Square	$1,243
Downtown Akron	$1,145
West Akron	$1,084
Ellet	$1,006
East Akron	$919
North Hill	$773

Akron | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland Square is 9% higher than in Downtown Akron

$1,243

Highland Square rent is the same as Akron average

Average Rent $1,243

$1,145

Downtown Akron rent is 8% lower than Akron average

Average Rent $1,145

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Highland Square apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.