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ZIP 44301

Part of Akron, OH
Pop. 13,668·Summit County·166th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,221/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$744
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ZIP 44301 · $1,221
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,652/yr
At $1,221/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StateOH
CountySummit County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +5.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44301 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,221/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($51,321/yr), ZIP 44301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44301 (Akron, OH) is $1,221. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44301's median rent of $1,221/mo is $744 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44301 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #166 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,221/mo.

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 $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,221/mo in ZIP 44301. The local median household income is $51,321/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44301?

Rent in ZIP 44301 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44301 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,221/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($51,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 44301 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44301 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 44301 is pricier than Akron as a whole. At $1,221/mo, it's $91 above the Akron citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,221/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 44301's median household income ($51,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44301 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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