Akron Section 8 Rental Property: A Prime Voucher Market
Akron is a Prime Section 8 market on CloseHound, meaning voucher rent here routinely beats what the open market pays. Across six tracked ZIP codes in Summit County, the median 3-bedroom voucher pays $1,435/mo in a tight $1,390 to $1,570 band, supporting a purchase near $144,000 at a 1% rent-to-price target. That consistency is what makes cash-on-cash dependable before financing.
Costs are typical for the region: 1.6% property tax in Summit County and 0.7% insurance, neither of which quietly drains the voucher spread. The remaining variable is the property itself, so rehab and block quality decide the deal. Screen live Akron listings against current voucher rents free on CloseHound before you write an offer.
Akron HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44301 | $1,290/mo | $1,570/mo | $1,710/mo |
| 44305 | $1,270/mo | $1,550/mo | $1,680/mo |
| 44306 | $1,180/mo | $1,440/mo | $1,560/mo |
| 44310 | $1,170/mo | $1,430/mo | $1,550/mo |
| 44314 | $1,140/mo | $1,390/mo | $1,510/mo |
| 44320 | $1,150/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,520/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
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Akron Section 8 FAQ
What is the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Akron?+
Akron's median 3-bedroom voucher payment standard is about $1,435/mo for FY2026, with tracked ZIPs falling in a tight $1,390 to $1,570 range.
Is Akron a good Section 8 market for cash flow?+
Yes. CloseHound grades Akron Prime, meaning voucher rent routinely beats market rent and the median voucher supports a roughly $144,000 buy at a 1% rent-to-price ratio.
What are the carrying costs on an Akron rental?+
Summit County runs about 1.6% effective property tax and roughly 0.7% insurance, both manageable against the $1,435/mo voucher.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Akron?+
Pull listings in Akron's voucher-strong ZIPs and run each through CloseHound against the live 3-bed voucher rent and the 1.6% tax to see real cash-on-cash.
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