Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Summit County, Ohio
Summit County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,231 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,026 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.67 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,231
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $1,026
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $23.67
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $49,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% more than in Ohio
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Summit County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Summit County was $1,270 a month in September 2026: 3.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $886 | $17.04 | $35,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $952 | $18.31 | $38,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,231 | $23.67 | $49,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,474 | $28.35 | $58,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,618 | $31.12 | $64,720 |
HUD area: Akron, OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 41 ZIP codes in Summit County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 44216 to $1,850 in 44236. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,231).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 44056 | Akron, OH | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,220 | $2,430 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44067 | Akron, OH | $1,090 | $1,180 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,000 |
| 44087 | Akron, OH | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,870 | $2,050 |
| 44203 | Akron, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44203 | Cleveland, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44203 | Wayne County, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44216 | Akron, OH | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,320 |
| 44216 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,320 |
| 44216 | Wayne County, OH | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,320 |
| 44221 | Akron, OH | $980 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,630 | $1,790 |
| 44223 | Akron, OH | $920 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,680 |
| 44224 | Akron, OH | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 44232 | Akron, OH | $880 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,460 | $1,600 |
| 44236 | Akron, OH | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,220 | $2,430 |
| 44250 | Akron, OH | $890 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 44262 | Akron, OH | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 44264 | Akron, OH | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,830 |
| 44278 | Akron, OH | $890 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 44286 | Akron, OH | $1,010 | $1,090 | $1,410 | $1,690 | $1,850 |
| 44301 | Akron, OH | $890 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 44302 | Akron, OH | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 44303 | Akron, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44304 | Akron, OH | $840 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,540 |
| 44305 | Akron, OH | $860 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 44306 | Akron, OH | $810 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,340 | $1,470 |
| 44307 | Akron, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44308 | Akron, OH | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,870 | $2,050 |
| 44310 | Akron, OH | $830 | $890 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,510 |
| 44311 | Akron, OH | $750 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,250 | $1,370 |
| 44312 | Akron, OH | $870 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,590 |
| 44313 | Akron, OH | $900 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,640 |
| 44314 | Akron, OH | $810 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,340 | $1,470 |
| 44319 | Akron, OH | $940 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,710 |
| 44320 | Akron, OH | $810 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 44321 | Akron, OH | $1,220 | $1,310 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,220 |
| 44321 | Cleveland, OH | $1,220 | $1,310 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,220 |
| 44325 | Akron, OH | $910 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,520 | $1,670 |
| 44333 | Akron, OH | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $1,830 |
| 44333 | Cleveland, OH | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $1,830 |
| 44685 | Akron, OH | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $1,990 |
| 44685 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $1,990 |
- 44056 · Akron, OH $1,850$2,220
- 44067 · Akron, OH $1,520$1,820
- 44087 · Akron, OH $1,560$1,870
- 44203 · Akron, OH $1,090$1,310
- 44203 · Cleveland, OH $1,090$1,310
- 44203 · Wayne County, OH $1,090$1,310
- 44216 · Akron, OH $1,000$1,210
- 44216 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,000$1,210
- 44216 · Wayne County, OH $1,000$1,210
- 44221 · Akron, OH $1,360$1,630
- 44223 · Akron, OH $1,280$1,530
- 44224 · Akron, OH $1,470$1,760
- 44232 · Akron, OH $1,220$1,460
- 44236 · Akron, OH $1,850$2,220
- 44250 · Akron, OH $1,240$1,480
- 44262 · Akron, OH $1,000$1,200
- 44264 · Akron, OH $1,390$1,660
- 44278 · Akron, OH $1,240$1,480
- 44286 · Akron, OH $1,410$1,690
- 44301 · Akron, OH $1,240$1,480
- 44302 · Akron, OH $1,000$1,200
- 44303 · Akron, OH $1,090$1,310
- 44304 · Akron, OH $1,170$1,400
- 44305 · Akron, OH $1,190$1,420
- 44306 · Akron, OH $1,120$1,340
- 44307 · Akron, OH $1,090$1,310
- 44308 · Akron, OH $1,560$1,870
- 44310 · Akron, OH $1,150$1,380
- 44311 · Akron, OH $1,040$1,250
- 44312 · Akron, OH $1,210$1,450
- 44313 · Akron, OH $1,250$1,500
- 44314 · Akron, OH $1,120$1,340
- 44319 · Akron, OH $1,300$1,560
- 44320 · Akron, OH $1,130$1,350
- 44321 · Akron, OH $1,690$2,020
- 44321 · Cleveland, OH $1,690$2,020
- 44325 · Akron, OH $1,270$1,520
- 44333 · Akron, OH $1,390$1,670
- 44333 · Cleveland, OH $1,390$1,670
- 44685 · Akron, OH $1,500$1,840
- 44685 · Canton-Massillon, OH $1,500$1,840
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Summit County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
75,130 households rent in Summit County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Summit 48%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Summit County
HUD lists 163 properties with homes for low-income households in Summit County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 80
- HUD-assisted
- 61
- public housing
- 31
13,551 homes in all; 12,507 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Scattered Sites Public housing 427 S Hawkins Ave, Akron 44320 631 homes, 628 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $526 a month · Average wait: 41 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 762-9631
- Spring Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1254 Rentar Ln, Akron 44307 351 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Saferstein Towers Public housing 585 Diagonal Rd, Akron 44320 345 homes, 338 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $323 a month · Average wait: 33 months · (330) 762-9631
- Wilbeth Arlington Homes HUD-assisted 910 Eller Ave, Akron 44306 328 low-income homes · For families · (330) 773-6825
- Wilbeth-Arlington Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1248 Virginia Ave, Akron 44306 328 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 167 · 4 bd: 53 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Summit Lake Public housing 70 Botnick Plz, Akron 44301 297 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $294 a month · Average wait: 72 months · (330) 762-9631
- Callis Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 730 Callis Dr, Akron 44311 277 homes, 276 low-income · 1 bd: 263 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2009 · For older adults · (330) 376-2115
- The Ericsson Apartments HUD-assisted 1184 Keys Pl, Akron 44306 240 low-income homes · For families · (330) 773-7674
- Hillwood II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1380 Dahlgren Dr, Akron 44306 240 homes, 238 low-income · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 80 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2006
- Fred W Nimmer Place Public housing 1600 Brittain Rd, Akron 44310 241 homes, 237 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $371 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (330) 762-9631
- Mayflower Manor HUD-assisted 263 S Main St, Akron 44308 233 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 762-7518
- Belcher Apartments Public housing 400 Locust St, Akron 44307 229 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $346 a month · Average wait: 42 months · (330) 762-9631
- Channel Wood Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 695 Dunbar Dr, Akron 44311 274 homes, 219 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 110 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2004
- Spring Hill Apartments Phase II HUD-assisted 1221 Everton Dr, Akron 44307 209 low-income homes · For families · (330) 535-1587
- Van Buren Homes Public housing 286 Illinois Pl, Barberton 44203 200 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $285 a month · Average wait: 63 months · (330) 762-9631
- James E. Alpeter Public housing 130 5th St SE, Barberton 44203 185 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $403 a month · Average wait: 36 months · (330) 762-9631
- Ray C Sutliff Apts Public housing 1850 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 185 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $375 a month · Average wait: 36 months · (330) 762-9631
- Sutliff II Apartments HUD-assisted 1860 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 185 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 929-9783
- William Fowler SR Apts Public housing 65 Byers Ave, Akron 44302 180 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $361 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (330) 762-9631
- Channelwood Village HUD-assisted 741 Dunbar Dr, Akron 44311 274 homes, 176 low-income · For families · (330) 376-2115
- White Pond Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 477 White Pond Dr, Akron 44320 173 low-income homes · 1 bd: 152 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2003 · For older adults · (330) 867-8030
- Waterford at Portage Trail I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1761 E Waterford Ct, Akron 44313 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 64 · 4 bd: 48 · In service since 1998
- Saxon Village HUD-assisted 265 N Thomas Rd, Tallmadge 44278 168 homes, 167 low-income · For families · (330) 633-8050
- Joy Park Public housing 1463 Minson Way, Akron 44306 163 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $272 a month · Average wait: 77 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 762-9631
- Colonial Hills Public housing 1 Colonial Hills Dr, Akron 44310 150 homes, 149 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $368 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (330) 762-9631
- James R Williams Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 285 Channelwood Cir, Akron 44307 148 low-income homes · 1 bd: 147 · 2 bd: 1 · For older adults · (330) 434-4767
- Buchtel/Cotter Public housing 770 E Buchtel Ave, Akron 44305 151 homes, 143 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $365 a month · Average wait: 30 months · (330) 762-9631
- Honey Locust Garden Public housing 3391 Prange Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44223 137 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 75 months · (330) 762-9631
- Waterford at Portage Trail II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1761 E Waterford Ct, Akron 44313 136 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Pinewood Gardens Public housing 8776 Ray Ct, Twinsburg 44087 125 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $444 a month · Average wait: 73 months · (330) 762-9631
- Tallmadge Acres HUD-assisted 429 South Ave, Tallmadge 44278 125 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 630-9477
- Briarwood Estates HUD-assisted 3969 Mayfair Rd, Green 44685 124 low-income homes · For families · (330) 699-0737
- Portage Trail Village HUD-assisted 45 Cathedral Ln, Cuyahoga Falls 44223 112 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 929-4227
- Willow Run Public housing 861 N Jenkins Blvd, Akron 44306 112 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $330 a month · Average wait: 86 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 762-9631
- East Crown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 471 Grant St, Akron 44311 108 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Maplewood Gardens Public housing 4175 Americana Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44224 105 homes, 104 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $410 a month · Average wait: 87 months · (330) 762-9631
- Mohawk Public housing 57 Safer Plz, Akron 44306 101 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $247 a month · Average wait: 63 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 762-9631
- Collinson Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1010 Rosemary Blvd, Akron 44306 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 89 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (330) 724-9394
- Jewish Senior Housing of Akron HUD-assisted 710 White Pond Dr, Akron 44320 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (330) 867-3751
- Wesley Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1500 Marion Ave, Akron 44313 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · In service since 2019 · For older adults · (330) 836-5497
- Eastland Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 1094 Morningview Ave, Akron 44305 100 low-income homes · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 60 · In service since 2004
- Ellet Apartments HUD-assisted 2525 Wedgewood Dr, Akron 44312 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 784-5439
- Twinsburg Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 9209 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg 44087 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 425-3109
- Valley View Public housing 1010 Springdale St, Akron 44310 100 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $309 a month · Average wait: 76 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 762-9631
- William E. Fowler, SR. Apts. II HUD-assisted 37 Byers Ave, Akron 44302 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 762-8929
- William Presser Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 480 Canton Rd, Akron 44312 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For older adults · (330) 733-7931
- Stephanie Keys Building Public housing 4133 Fishcreek Rd, Stow 44224 100 homes, 99 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $386 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (330) 762-9631
- Eastland Woods HUD-assisted 1710 Olalla Ave, Akron 44305 99 low-income homes · For families · (330) 379-3535
- Lauer Apts Public housing 666 N Howard St, Akron 44310 141 homes, 94 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $351 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (330) 762-9631
- Midtown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 219 E Market St, Akron 44308 90 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Crimson Terrace Public housing 400 Herms Ct, Barberton 44203 88 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $329 a month · Average wait: 56 months · (330) 762-9631
- Stow Kent Gardens Apartments HUD-assisted 3555 Marsh Rd, Stow 44224 85 low-income homes · For families · (330) 678-0842
- Allen Dickson SR Apts Public housing 21 23rd St NW, Barberton 44203 105 homes, 83 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $366 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (330) 762-9631
- Bon Sue Public housing 11 Susan Ct, Akron 44307 84 homes, 83 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $303 a month · Average wait: 60 months · Homes at several sites · (330) 762-9631
- Edgewood Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44307 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 38 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2008
- Lawrence Saltis Plaza HUD-assisted 3000 Graham Rd, Stow 44224 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 688-0450
- Hilltop House HUD-assisted 303 E Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton 44203 77 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 379-3535
- Akron 73 HUD-assisted 616 Darrow Rd, Akron 44305 73 low-income homes · For families · (330) 773-0456
- Oak Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1377 Massillon Rd, Akron 44306 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Pleasant Meadows Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 324 Pleasant Meadow Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls 44224 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Spring Hill Apartments Phase III HUD-assisted 1221 Everton Dr, Akron 44307 72 low-income homes · For families · (330) 535-1581
- State Road Apartments HUD-assisted 2490 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls 44223 72 low-income homes · For families · (330) 923-2976
- Portage Trail Village AL HUD-assisted 45 Cathedral Ln, Cuyahoga Falls 44223 71 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 929-4227
- Elson Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 408 Magnolia Dr, Barberton 44203 70 low-income homes · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 35 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Leo Dugan Apartments HUD-assisted 1300 Kennedy Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 70 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 923-3825
- Spring Hill Apartments Phase I HUD-assisted 1180 Rentar Ln, Akron 44307 70 low-income homes · For families · (330) 535-1587
- Stoney Pointe Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1791 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44320 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · In service since 2018
- West High Apts HUD-assisted 315 S Maple St, Akron 44302 68 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 434-6070
- Heritage Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 39 30th St NW, Barberton 44203 66 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1994
- Cedar Street Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 352 W Cedar St, Akron 44307 62 low-income homes · 2 bd: 62 · In service since 1995
- The Commons at Madaline Park II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1267 Brownstone Ave, Akron 44310 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2016
- Village at Anna Dean Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 3rd St SE, Barberton 44203 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Ahepa 63 Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 485 South Ave, Tallmadge 44278 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 633-2796
- Annunciation Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Broad St, Akron 44305 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Edgewood Village South Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 Raymond St, Akron 44307 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2012
- Greensburgh Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1960 Burgess Dr, Uniontown 44685 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Elizabeth Park North Tax credit (LIHTC) 212 E North St, Akron 44304 97 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 49 · In service since 2006
- Edgewood Village I Public housing 693 Edgewood Ave, Akron 44307 80 homes, 49 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $650 a month · Average wait: 128 months · (330) 762-9631
- Cascade Village North Public housing 168 Elizabeth Pkwy, Akron 44304 97 homes, 48 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $350 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (330) 762-9631
- Retirement Residence of Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 4200 Town Xing Blvd, Uniontown 44685 58 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Edgewood Village IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44307 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Edgewood Village V Tax credit (LIHTC) 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44307 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Arlington Ridge Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 681 Moore Rd, Akron 44319 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Newman Highland Square HUD-assisted 264 W Market St, Akron 44303 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 762-5467
- Portage Lakes Kiwanis Tower HUD-assisted 399 Portage Lakes Dr, Coventry Township 44319 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 644-4425
- South Akron Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1255 Curtis St, Akron 44301 45 low-income homes · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 1998
- Stoney Pointe Commons II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1791 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44320 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 2020
- Cascade Village South Public housing 106 E North St, Akron 44304 80 homes, 42 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $474 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (330) 762-9631
- Newton Woods HUD-assisted 1197 Laffer Ave, Akron 44305 42 low-income homes · For families · (330) 784-7691
- Middlebury Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 953 E Market St, Akron 44305 41 homes, 40 low-income · In service since 2019 · For older adults · (330) 724-1210
- Akron Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 395 Chittenden St, Akron 44306 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1995
- International House at San Tomasso Tax credit (LIHTC) Block Bordered By Main Mosser Schiller and Olive, Akron 44310 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Kenmore Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 894 Kenmore Blvd, Akron 44314 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2015
- Summit Lake Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1046 S Arlington St, Akron 44306 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 34 · In service since 2001
- The Villa at Marian Park HUD-assisted 320 Guys Run Rd, Akron 44319 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 773-2833
- Watermark Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1846 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Friendship Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 3350 Prange Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44223 40 homes, 39 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 929-3738
- Stow Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted 2990 Graham Rd, Stow 44224 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (330) 688-8604
- West Akron Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 972 Raymond St, Akron 44307 39 low-income homes · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 1997
- Brittain Woods HUD-assisted 1079 Brittain Rd, Akron 44305 38 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 733-6764
- North Akron Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1279 Marcy St, Akron 44301 38 low-income homes · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 21 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Edgewood Village 5 Public housing 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44307 48 homes, 36 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $561 a month · Average wait: 51 months · (330) 762-9631
- Rosaline Apartments HUD-assisted 509 Crosby St, Akron 44302 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (330) 867-4836
- ST Martha Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 575 Delmar Ave, Akron 44310 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Thornton Terrace HUD-assisted 125 Bowdoin Ln, Akron 44311 36 low-income homes · For families · (330) 762-6271
- Nela Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 614 W Market St, Akron 44303 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families · (330) 762-7870
- Washington Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1845 Stephanie Ln, Akron 44306 34 low-income homes · 4 bd: 34 · In service since 2010
- Eandc Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 209 Cuyahoga St, Akron 44304 32 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities
- Akron Homes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Kelly Ave, Akron 44306 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 1996
- Springhill Homes HUD-assisted 659 Lessig Ave, Akron 44312 30 low-income homes · For families · (330) 762-8661
- Stephenson Pointe Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 792 Stevenson Pt, Akron 44307 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Akron Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 184 Reid Ter, Akron 44310 40 homes, 28 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Alexander Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 553 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton 44203 35 homes, 28 low-income · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 21 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Cedar Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 380 W Cedar St, Akron 44307 25 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Washington Square (barberton) Tax credit (LIHTC) 428 S Van Buren Ave, Barberton 44203 24 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Edgewood Village 4 Public housing 492 Mary Peavey Eagle Ct, Akron 44307 48 homes, 23 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $564 a month · (330) 762-9631
- Mel Myers-Highland Square HUD-assisted 506 Crosby St, Akron 44302 22 low-income homes · For families · (330) 867-4836
- Cedar Street Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 352 W Cedar St, Akron 44307 21 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 1996
- Edgewood Village South Public housing 856 Mallison Ave, Akron 44307 50 homes, 20 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $474 a month · Average wait: 70 months · (330) 762-9631
- Summit Terrace HUD-assisted 697 E Waterloo Rd, Akron 44306 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 724-9211
- Cascade Village East/West Public housing 285 N Howard St, Akron 44304 65 homes, 16 low-income · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · Average payment: $323 a month · Average wait: 1 month · (330) 762-9631
- NDC Homes HUD-assisted 765 Boulevard St, Akron 44311 16 low-income homes · For families · (330) 762-6271
- Harmony Place HUD-assisted 1950 McTaggart Dr, Akron 44320 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 848-4134
- Mctaggert Court I HUD-assisted 2670 Michaels Dr, Akron 44312 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 697-0817
- Cardinals Peak HUD-assisted 3388 Charles St, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Orchard Park HUD-assisted 952 Chinook Ave, Akron 44305 14 low-income homes · For families · (330) 379-3535
- Suncrest Place HUD-assisted 2388 Suncrest Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 14 low-income homes · For families · (330) 762-4011
- Philip Avenue Rehab Tax credit (LIHTC) 659 Philip Ave, Akron 44305 12 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Spicer Terrace Public housing 502 Spicer St, Akron 44311 12 low-income homes · Run by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority · (330) 762-9631
- Akron Section 8 Rehabilitation Tax credit (LIHTC) 1021 Snyder St, Akron 44307 11 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Project Beginnings I HUD-assisted 1707 Cromwell Dr, Akron 44313 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 253-6689
- WDK Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 426 4th St NW, Barberton 44203 10 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Mctaggert Court II HUD-assisted 1221 Leeser Ave, Akron 44314 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (330) 697-0817
- Wunderlink Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 294 Wunderlich Ave, Barberton 44203 9 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Spring Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1326 Thurston St, Akron 44320 8 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Hope Homes II HUD-assisted 591 Pheasant Run, Tallmadge 44278 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (614) 452-4184
- Peachtree III HUD-assisted 4229 Wyoga Lake Rd, Stow 44224 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- 65 Nickel HUD-assisted 65 Nickel St, Akron 44303 43 homes, 5 low-income · (610) 310-6059
- Fox Creek Apartments I HUD-assisted 2987 Old Home Rd, Akron 44312 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 434-4141
- Fox Creek Apts II HUD-assisted 469 Sandhurst Rd, Akron 44333 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Hudson Drive Group Home I HUD-assisted 3447 Hudson Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 923-6107
- Hudson Drive Group Home II HUD-assisted 3457 Hudson Dr, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (330) 923-5953
- Parkwood Apts (AKRON) Tax credit (LIHTC) 324 Parkwood Ave, Akron 44304 5 homes, 3 low-income · In service since 1988
- Project 1,2,3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1630 Claudia Ave, Akron 44307 3 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Stoney Pointe Commons II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1791 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron 44320 3 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · In service since 2020
- Anders, Fitzpatrick & Weigand Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 984 5th Ave, Akron 44306 2 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Raymond Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 1053 Raymond St, Akron 44307 2 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Single Family Home Tax credit (LIHTC) 623 S Arlington St, Akron 44306 2 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Sun Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 W Long St, Akron 44301 2 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Swartz Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 124 S Maple St, Akron 44302 2 low-income homes · In service since 1987
- Whitney Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 492 Whitney Ave, Akron 44306 2 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Edison Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1180 Edison Ave, Akron 44301 1 low-income home · In service since 1988
- Garman Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 Garman Rd, Akron 44313 1 low-income home · In service since 1988
- Project 4 Tax credit (LIHTC) 931 Work Dr, Akron 44320 1 low-income home · In service since 1993
- Seward House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1276 Seward Ave, Akron 44320 1 low-income home · In service since 1987
- Van Buren Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 S Van Buren Ave, Barberton 44203 1 low-income home · In service since 1988
- Wooster Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 1082 Wooster Rd W, Barberton 44203 1 low-income home · In service since 1988
- The Waterford at Portage Trail Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1773 E Waterford Ct, Akron 44313 145 homes
- The Waterford at Portage Trail Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1796 W Waterford Ct, Akron 44313 124 homes
- The Commons at Madaline Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1241 Brownstone Ave, Akron 44310 60 homes · In service since 2014
- The Village at New Seasons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1495 S Hawkins Ave, Akron 44320 50 homes
- Moon-Mallison Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 685 Moon St, Akron 44307 30 homes
- Robinson Homes East Tax credit (LIHTC) 1431 Hart St, Akron 44306 24 homes · In service since 2014 · For families
9 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Summit County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Summit County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
Area median income: $97,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Akron, OH MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $797 – $975
- 1 bedroom $857 – $1,047
- 2 bedrooms $1,108 – $1,354
- 3 bedrooms $1,327 – $1,621
- 4 bedrooms $1,456 – $1,780
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 5,443 vouchers · 4,540 public housing units (330) 762-9631 Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority: dbarry@akronhousing.org
Housing agencies in Ohio Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Ohio
What Ohio law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.16(B)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §1923.04(A)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.17(B)
- Only a court order can remove youOhio Rev. Code §5321.15(A)
- Protection from retaliationOhio Rev. Code §5321.02(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Summit County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Summit County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Mustard Seed Development Center
1557 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron · Spanish
Also serves in Arabic, American Sign Language (ASL), Cambodian, Cantonese, and 19 more languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Asian Akron Office 2
370 E Market St, Akron
Also serves in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, and other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA)
730 Carroll Street, Akron
Also serves in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, and other languages.
- Budget and financial counseling
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Summit County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Ohio, the average home bill was $135 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,462
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,231
- Security deposit
- $1,231
- Total
- $2,462
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Summit County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $886; 1 bedroom: $952; 2 bedrooms: $1,231; 3 bedrooms: $1,474; 4 bedrooms: $1,618. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Summit County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,231) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.67 an hour full time, or $49,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Summit County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,550 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Summit County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,108 and $1,354 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Summit County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 44216 to $1,850 in 44236. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Summit County?
HUD lists 163 properties with homes for low-income households in Summit County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Summit County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Summit County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).