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ZIP 44305

Part of Akron, OH
Pop. 21,103·Summit County·193rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,122/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$843
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44305 · $1,122
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,270/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
$13,464/yr
At $1,122/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StateOH
CountySummit County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44305 (Akron, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,103
Median income
$52,768
Median age
38.3
Renters
42.7%
Age distribution
23.6%
22.9%
20.4%
16.8%
16.3%
Under 1823.6%
18–3422.9%
35–5420.4%
55–6416.8%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
59.9%
23%
White59.9%
Black23%
Hispanic2%
Asian3.2%
Other11.8%
Education (25+)
34.4%
36%
19%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
57.3%
42.7%
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44305 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,314 → $52,768
up 11.5%
Population
21,024 → 21,103
up 0.4%
Renter share
44.2% → 42.7%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 19%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.7 → 38.3
+1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,314 in 2021 to $52,768 more recently. About 42.7% of households rent today, against 44.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15% to 19%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44305 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,122/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($52,768/yr), ZIP 44305 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44305 (Akron, OH) is $1,122. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44305's median rent of $1,122/mo is $843 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44305 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44305 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #193 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,122/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,122/mo in ZIP 44305. The local median household income is $52,768/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44305?

Rent in ZIP 44305 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44305 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,122/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($52,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.7% of ZIP 44305 households are renters, while 57.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44305 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44305 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 44305 is more affordable than Akron overall. At $1,122/mo, it's $8 below the Akron citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,122/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 44305's median household income ($52,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44305 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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