What is the average apartment size in Highland Square, Akron, OH?

The average size for a Highland Square, Akron, OH apartment is 1,206 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Highland Square?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Highland Square is $1,287 per month, a 15.09% increase from last years average of $1,118.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland Square?

In Highland Square, studios rent for $895 per month, one-bedroom units average $941 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,415 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,640 per month

What is the average apartment size in Highland Square?

The typical apartment in Highland Square offers about 1,206 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Highland Square?

Studio apartments in Highland Square average 559 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 830 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,362 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,597 sq. ft.

Highland Square, Akron, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Highland Square?

The typical rent budget in Highland Square ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland Square?

In Highland Square, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland Square is $1,287, a 15.09% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,118.

Studio Apartments at $895 offer the most budget-friendly option with 559 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 830 square feet for $941, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,415 offer 1,362 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,597 sq ft) for $1,640, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Highland Square, Akron, OH

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,287	1,206 sq. ft.
Studio	$895	559 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$941	830 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,415	1,362 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,640	1,597 sq. ft.

Highland Square, Akron, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Highland Square, Akron, OH have increased by 15.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,118 to $1,287.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland Square, Akron, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Highland Square, Akron, OH (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Highland Square, Akron, OH?

1,030 or 51% of the households in Highland Square, Akron, OH are renter-occupied while 1,007 or 49% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Highland Square?

North Hill $767/month

Chapel Hill $917/month

East Akron $919/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,111/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland Square?

Highland Square $1,287/month

Middlebury $1,347/month

University of Akron $1,507/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Akron, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
University of Akron	$1,507
Middlebury	$1,347
Highland Square	$1,287
Merriman Valley	$1,193
Downtown Akron	$1,185
West Akron	$1,089
Ellet	$1,057
East Akron	$919
Chapel Hill	$917
North Hill	$767

Akron | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland Square is 40% higher than in Chapel Hill

$1,287

Highland Square rent is the same as Akron average

Average Rent $1,287

$917

Chapel Hill rent is 29% lower than Akron average

Average Rent $917

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Highland Square apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.