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Akron averages about $800 per month for a one-bedroom, one of the most affordable cities in northeast Ohio. Highland Square runs closer to $950, suburban Bath Township commands $1,200, while many city neighborhoods offer options well under $750.
Akron median rent is $700 below the national median of $1,500/mo — an affordable market.
The largest employer in Akron is Summa Health, making the Highland Square area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.
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Akron averages about $800 per month for a one-bedroom, one of the most affordable cities in northeast Ohio. Highland Square runs closer to $950, suburban Bath Township commands $1,200, while many city neighborhoods offer options well under $750.
Akron was historically the Rubber Capital of the World, home to Goodyear, Firestone, Goodrich, and General Tire. Today it's known as LeBron James' hometown, the Akron Art Museum, and a growing craft beer and arts scene in the Northside district.
Akron's economy has diversified from its rubber industry roots into healthcare, polymers research, and advanced manufacturing. The University of Akron's polymer science program feeds research companies, while Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General anchor healthcare employment.
Akron is about 40 miles south of Cleveland and many residents commute between the two cities. The I-77 and I-271 corridors connect them in roughly 40–50 minutes, and many Akron residents take advantage of Cleveland's amenities while enjoying Akron's lower cost of living.
Highland Square is Akron's most desirable urban neighborhood with a walkable strip of restaurants, bars, and shops. For families, Bath Township and Fairlawn offer top schools and safe suburban environments at prices well below comparable Cleveland suburbs.
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