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Akron, PA

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An endlessly enjoyable small town in southeastern Pennsylvania

Quaint Close-Knit Small Business Affordable Commuter

Akron is a town of just 4,000 in a space barely bigger than one square mile. Set between Lancaster and Reading along State Route 272, this close-knit community provides residents with charming community parks and a characterful Main Street district. Weirser’s Market, a locally run grocery store, is known for its donuts and service. There are plenty of apartment communities to choose from in Akron, and a great number of single-family rentals as well.

Many residents head down into Lancaster for a greater selection of restaurants and amenities, and Reading is just a 30-minute drive northeast. However, you may find it hard to leave the charming environment of Akron.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Akron, PA is $817 for one bedroom, and $1,127 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Akron has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$817/month
652 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Akron Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

276 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Landis Valley Museum
  • Children's Museum of Lancaster
  • Lancaster Science Factory
  • Musser Park
  • Speedwell Forge Park

Airports

  • Harrisburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.