Akron, OH MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Akron, OH MSA metro area. Population: 700,578.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$904/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$985/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,268/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,547/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,681/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $904 | +$105 (+13.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $880 | $985 | +$105 (+11.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,131 | $1,268 | +$137 (+12.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,398 | $1,547 | +$149 (+10.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,504 | $1,681 | +$177 (+11.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,400
$3,283/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,720
$4,227/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.