Edgewood Village 5 Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Edgewood Village 5 is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 36 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $531/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 71 months.
36
total units
100%
occupancy
$531
avg resident rent
71 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44307 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,929/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Edgewood Village 5
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 491 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$531/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Apartments Phase Ii PB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Callis Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Channelwood Village PB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Spring Hill Apartments Phase Iii PB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Spring Hill Apartments Phase I PB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Belcher Apartments Public Housing | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Street Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Akron | 1.4 km |
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Edgewood Village 5 have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Edgewood Village 5?
Residents report average rents near $531/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Edgewood Village 5?
Contact the management office at 491 Vernon Odom Blvd in Akron. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.