2 & 3-Bedroom Units in West Akron

West Akron near 93 Oakdale offers the best of what Akron has to give: proximity to Highland Square's food and culture scene, easy access to the national park, and a genuine residential neighborhood feel — without the Akron downtown premium or the total car dependence of the outer suburbs.

Highland Square, just over a mile away, is Akron's equivalent of Cleveland's Ohio City — independent restaurants, live music venues, coffee shops, and a walkable commercial strip that gives the area its character. West Market Street is one of the better neighborhood commercial strips in Northeast Ohio.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Merriman Valley trailhead is accessible within a few miles, giving residents access to hundreds of miles of trails, waterfalls, and preserved farmland within the national park.

West Akron is well-positioned for commuting across the region:

• →**Downtown Akron:** 5–10 min via city streets or quick I-76/I-77 jog
• →**University of Akron:** 10 min; bikeable in good weather
• →**Akron General / Cleveland Clinic Akron General:** 5–10 min
• →**Cleveland downtown:** 40–45 min north via I-77
• →**Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:** 40–45 min via I-77 north
• →**Fairlawn / Montrose (suburban retail/employment):** 15–20 min west
• →**Kent / Kent State University:** 20 min east via I-76

For remote workers, the combination of affordable rent, strong internet infrastructure, and proximity to Highland Square coffee shops makes West Akron a compelling base.