ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44314

Part of Akron, OH

Pop. 17,885·Summit County·177th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,164/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$768

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ZIP 44314 · $1,164

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$810

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR+

$1,510

Research median

$1,140/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44314 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44314 changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($47,468) is $1,187 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,140); a 3-bedroom is $1,390.

Rank in Akron

6th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Akron.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44311, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($995/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44314. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,968/yr

At $1,164/mo median

Location

CityAkron

StateOH

CountySummit County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44314 (Akron, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,885

Median income

$47,468

Median age

37.9

Renters

48%

Age distribution

23.1%

22.6%

23.9%

15.2%

15.3%

Under 1823.1%

18–3422.6%

35–5423.9%

55–6415.2%

65+15.3%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

64.3%

18.1%

White64.3%

Black18.1%

Hispanic4%

Asian2.1%

Other11.4%

Education (25+)

13.8%

39.6%

34.2%

12.4%

No HS diploma13.8%

HS diploma39.6%

Some college34.2%

Bachelor's+12.4%

Housing tenure

52%

48%

Owner52%

Renter48%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44314 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$40,631 → $47,468

up 16.8%

Population

18,391 → 17,885

down 2.8%

Renter share

47.3% → 48%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

10.7% → 12.4%

+1.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,631 in 2021 to $47,468 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 18,391 residents to roughly 17,885.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44314 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,164/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($47,468/yr), ZIP 44314 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44314?

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 $1,164/mo in ZIP 44314. The local median household income is $47,468/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44314?

Rent in ZIP 44314 has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 44314 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44314 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #177 of 229 at $1,164/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44314 changed +5.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.