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ZIP 44306

Part of Akron, OH
Pop. 20,905·Summit County·221st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$936/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$1,029
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44306 · $936
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,180/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
$11,232/yr
At $936/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StateOH
CountySummit County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.5% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44306 (Akron, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,905
Median income
$41,688
Median age
34.9
Renters
56.4%
Age distribution
25.5%
24.6%
23.6%
13.1%
13.2%
Under 1825.5%
18–3424.6%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.1%
65+13.2%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
46.3%
41.1%
White46.3%
Black41.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.3%
Other8%
Education (25+)
15.1%
44.5%
31.2%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma44.5%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+9.2%
Housing tenure
43.6%
56.4%
Owner43.6%
Renter56.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44306 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,708 → $41,688
up 16.7%
Population
21,606 → 20,905
down 3.2%
Renter share
56.3% → 56.4%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
8.5% → 9.2%
+0.7 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34.9
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $35,708 in 2021 to $41,688 more recently. The population has contracted by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 21,606 residents to roughly 20,905.

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About renting in ZIP 44306

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44306 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $936/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($41,688/yr), ZIP 44306 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44306?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44306 (Akron, OH) is $936. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44306's median rent of $936/mo is $1,029 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44306 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44306 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #221 out of 232 ZIPs at $936/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $936/mo in ZIP 44306. The local median household income is $41,688/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44306?

Rent in ZIP 44306 has decreased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 44306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44306 is considered affordable for renters. At $936/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($41,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44306 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.4% of ZIP 44306 households are renters, while 43.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44306 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44306 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 44306 is more affordable than Akron overall. At $936/mo, it's $194 below the Akron citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44306 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $936/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 44306's median household income ($41,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44306 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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