Student Housing in Akron, OH
Student Housing in Akron, OH
$360+/unit
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$565+/unit
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$490/unit
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About Student Housing in Akron
Akron, Ohio is a mid-sized industrial city of around 190,000 that built its name on rubber and reinvented itself around polymers, healthcare, and the arts. The University of Akron sits right downtown, so students aren't tucked away on a remote quad; they're woven into the city. You'll find a lively student presence around campus, the Highland Square district with its independent shops and galleries, and the historic West Hill neighborhood. The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail runs through town for runners and cyclists, and Summit Metro Parks keeps thousands of green acres close. The Akron Art Museum, Lock 3, the Civic Theatre, and RubberDucks games downtown give you plenty to do once you close the textbooks.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Akron
Highland Square
The most beloved student-adjacent district, walkable and full of independent shops, galleries, and a Metro line straight downtown, with a mix of apartments and divided older homes.
West Hill
Right beside campus, a historic neighborhood of large houses carved into student units, popular with those who want a short walk to class.
Downtown
The blocks immediately around downtown and the university put you closest to campus buildings, Lock 3, and the arts venues, ideal if you want city energy at your doorstep.
Getting Around Akron as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Akron.
Public Transit
The Metro RTA runs bus routes across the city and county, with several lines serving downtown and the University of Akron, so you can reach Highland Square, downtown, and the surrounding neighborhoods without driving. The university also runs the Roo Express shuttle, which loops campus and nearby student areas, handy for late nights and bad weather. A Metro line connects Highland Square straight to downtown.
Walking and Biking
Campus is compact and walkable, so from West Hill or the downtown blocks you can often reach class on foot in ten to fifteen minutes. The Towpath Trail gives cyclists a long, flat route through town, and the grid is reasonably bike-friendly. Getting around the campus core on foot is easy.
Parking
Many upperclassmen keep a car for grocery runs and weekend trips. Parking near campus is generally manageable, so a vehicle isn't a burden if you bring one. It's most useful for reaching destinations beyond the walkable core.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Akron
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It depends on the neighborhood and how many roommates you split with, but in the Highland Square area a one-bedroom runs around $750 to $800 a month, two-bedrooms land near $1,100 to $1,200, and three-bedrooms can reach roughly $1,400 to $1,500. Splitting a house with roommates near campus is usually your best move for keeping the per-person number down.
Highland Square is the perennial favorite for its walkability and independent shops. West Hill puts you closest to campus, the downtown blocks give you the most city energy, and Goodyear Heights offers a quieter residential feel a bit farther east.
Not if you live near campus. The Metro RTA buses and the university's Roo Express shuttle cover the core neighborhoods, and campus is walkable. That said, plenty of upperclassmen keep a car for grocery runs, internships, and weekend trips around the county.
Very close. West Hill and the downtown blocks sit within a ten- to fifteen-minute walk of most campus buildings, and Highland Square is roughly a ten-minute Metro ride or short drive away.
Like any city, it varies block to block, so it pays to visit at night and talk to current tenants. West Hill, Highland Square, and Goodyear Heights are popular, established student areas. Check the university's off-campus listings, which vet nearby properties, and trust your gut on any place that feels off.
Start in the winter for a fall lease. The best houses near campus and in Highland Square get claimed by January or February, so if you wait until spring you'll be picking from what's left. Give yourself a head start and tour in person.
Most off-campus leases run a standard twelve months, though some landlords near campus offer terms aligned to the academic year. Watch for places that lease by the room versus the whole unit, and read the fine print on subletting over the summer before you sign.
On top of rent, plan for roughly $120 to $220 a month for electric, gas, water, and trash combined, with the higher end hitting in winter when Ohio heating bills climb. Add internet on top of that. Some student houses bundle some utilities into rent, so always confirm what's included.
Yes. Most student houses near campus are built for sharing, and the university's off-campus office and student groups help connect roommates. Summer subletting is common when students leave for internships, but get any sublet approved by your landlord in writing first.
Plenty. The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail is great for running and biking, the Akron Art Museum and Civic Theatre cover the culture, Lock 3 hosts concerts and festivals downtown, and RubberDucks baseball games are a cheap, fun night out close to campus.
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