Rent in Akron, OH at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,268$15,216 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,231 (−2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Akron, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Akron, OH by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $904 | $10,848 | $36,160 | $17.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $985 | $11,820 | $39,400 | $18.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,268 | $15,216 | $50,720 | $24.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,547 | $18,564 | $61,880 | $29.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,681 | $20,172 | $67,240 | $32.33/hr |
Living and working in Akron, OH
Rent in Akron, OH: common questions
How much is rent going down in Akron, OH in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,231 for a two-bedroom, down 2.9% from $1,268. A one-bedroom goes from $985 to $952, a studio from $904 to $886.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Akron, OH?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $985 for a one-bedroom and $1,268 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,216 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Akron, OH?
To keep a $1,268 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.38 an hour, or $50,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $985 takes $18.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $904, one bedroom $985, two $1,268, three $1,547 and four $1,681 a month.
Is rent affordable in Akron, OH?
For the typical household, earning $48,076 a year ($4,006 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,268 takes 31.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,268 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.38 an hour.