ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44301

Part of Akron, OH

Pop. 13,668·Summit County·171st most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,187/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.8%

vs US Median

-$745

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 44301 · $1,187

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$920

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR+

$1,710

Research median

$1,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44301 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,321) is $1,283 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,000); a 2-bedroom is $1,290.

Rank in Akron

7th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Akron.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44311, 1 mile away, rents for 16% less ($995/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44301. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,244/yr

At $1,187/mo median

Location

CityAkron

StateOH

CountySummit County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44301 (Akron, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,668

Median income

$51,321

Median age

36.3

Renters

39.2%

Age distribution

23.8%

25.3%

25.4%

14.8%

Under 1823.8%

18–3425.3%

35–5425.4%

55–6410.7%

65+14.8%

Gender

46.1%

53.9%

Male46.1%

Female53.9%

Race & ethnicity

57.2%

26.8%

White57.2%

Black26.8%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian1.8%

Other9.1%

Education (25+)

35.2%

33.5%

20%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma35.2%

Some college33.5%

Bachelor's+20%

Housing tenure

60.8%

39.2%

Owner60.8%

Renter39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44301 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$47,768 → $51,321

up 7.4%

Population

13,852 → 13,668

down 1.3%

Renter share

40.5% → 39.2%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

20.3% → 20%

-0.3 pts

Median age

35.5 → 36.3

+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44301 in Akron, OH now reports about $51,321, up from $47,768 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,852 to 13,668 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44301 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,187/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($51,321/yr), ZIP 44301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,187/mo in ZIP 44301. The local median household income is $51,321/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44301?

Rent in ZIP 44301 has risen 4.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44301 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44301 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #171 of 229 at $1,187/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44301 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.