Dakota Ridge
720-760 Pine Knolls Dr,
Akron, OH 44310
$1,000 - $1,350 | 2-3 Beds
North Hill combines the best of big-city life with suburban living. North Hill has a growing population due to its low cost of living and excellent location. There are rentals for every budget and style including mid-rise apartments and four-square single-family houses. North Hill lies between a network of interstate highways 40 miles from Cleveland, making it a prime spot for commuters. Downtown Akron and the University of Akron are only 2.5 miles south of North Hill as well.
Several parks are located in and around North Hill providing a lush backdrop and place to get some fresh air. Gorge Metro Park and Cascade Valley Metro Park South border the neighborhood to the north and are used for fishing, hiking, ice-skating, and sledding. East Cuyahoga Avenue is filled with international grocery stores and diverse eateries serving everything from pakora to pizzas. With so many options to choose from, you'll love the balance North Hill provides.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Hill is $416 for a studio, $480 for one bedroom, $638 for two bedrooms, and $943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Hill has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Studio
0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$416/month
Average Rent
1 BR
206 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$480/month
Average Rent
2 BR
805 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$638/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,159 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$943/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† 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.