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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Akron

Affordable Housing in Akron, OH

Akron has 98 income-based rental properties with 6,148 total units, giving renters a solid range of options across the city. With a median market rent of $955 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) and nearly half of residents renting, affordable housing plays an important role here. This guide covers what is available, property conditions, and key details to help you find the right fit.

98
Properties
6,148
Total units
85/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$955/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Akron is $955 per month and the median household income is $48,076 per year. Nearly half of Akron residents -- 49% -- rent their homes, reflecting strong demand for rental housing in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
840 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Akron Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 840 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies define and report crimes.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 76 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Akron

The assisted properties in Akron score well for walkability and transportation access, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 76 - Very Walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
  • Transit Score: 57 - Good Transit. Many trips are possible by public transit.
  • Bike Score: 55. Biking is a convenient option for some trips.

These scores reflect the area around the assisted properties in Akron, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
76 schools · 23 districts

Schools

Akron is served by 76 schools across 23 districts, including 41 elementary, 13 middle, 18 high schools, and 4 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$48,076 median income

Cost of Living in Akron

The median household income in Akron is $48,076 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median asking rent of $955 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing programs in the city can offer meaningful relief for renters whose budgets are stretched.

  • Median household income: $48,076 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $955 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 49% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Nearly half of Akron residents are renters, making access to affordable and HUD-assisted units especially important across the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 39 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Akron, only 1 falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this portfolio is low overall.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 85/100(37 of 98 scored)
90+ (19)70–89 (14)60–69 (1)<60 (3)No score (61)

98 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Akron

Akron is a renter-heavy city -- according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), 49 percent of households rent, and the median rent citywide is $955 per month. With 39 HUD-assisted properties and 3,318 total units tracked by Lease Lantern, there is a meaningful supply of income-based housing across the city.

Of the 37 properties with inspection scores on record, 19 rated excellent and 14 rated good, signaling that the majority of HUD-assisted buildings in Akron are well-maintained. Only 1 of the 39 mapped properties carries a high flood risk, according to flood mapping data.

Akron earns a Walk Score of 76 ("Very Walkable") and a Transit Score of 57 ("Good Transit"), according to Walk Score, which can make daily errands and commuting more manageable for residents without a car. The median household income is $48,076 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024).

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Akron Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 residents -- a figure worth considering as you evaluate specific neighborhoods and buildings.

NCES Common Core of Data shows 76 public schools operating across 23 districts in the area, spanning 41 elementary, 13 middle, 18 high schools, and 4 other schools.

Eligibility & how to apply

Ohio income limits (2026)Ohio public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Ohio

Helpful guides

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