North Canton

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North Canton, OH Area Guide

Midwestern charm and suburban tranquility define the Dogwood City

Suburb Commuter Airport Affordable Golf College

North Canton is a small suburban city on the north side of Canton and about fifteen miles south of Akron. The majority of the city is covered by suburban neighborhoods, with the local rental market offering a healthy mix of affordable apartments and single-family homes.

Main Street is lined with small shopping centers, restaurants, and specialty shops as it passes through town, forming the commercial backbone of the city. North Canton is also home to Walsh University, a small, private institution in the east end of town. Akron-Canton Airport sits just northwest of town, making it an excellent location for frequent travelers.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in North Canton, OH is $761 for a studio, $975 for one bedroom, $1,467 for two bedrooms, and $2,283 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Canton has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$975/month
620 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Canton, OH is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

North Canton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hoover-Price Planetarium
  • Molly Stark Park
  • Sippo Lake Park and Exploration Gateway
  • Quail Hollow State Park
  • Petros Lake Park

Airports

  • Akron-Canton Regional

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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 2026.