Barberton, OH Homes for Rent

Like many Rust Belt cities, Barberton thrived as an industrial city in the late 1800s when European immigrants came in droves to the city for work. While this Akron suburb had earned the nickname the Magic City because of its rapid growth, Barberton experienced a downturn familiar to other Rust Belt cities during the 1980s. The city has bounced back thanks to public-private investment and plenty of jobs in manufacturing at companies like BWX Technologies Inc. and health care jobs at places like Summa Health System. Many people also commute to Akron, 8 miles to the north. Barberton’s small-town vibe, good economy, lower cost of living and community feel draw and keep residents here. “I’ve been selling homes around here for 30 years, and if I am working with someone in Barberton and I ask if they want to consider moving elsewhere, they look at me funny,” Lenny Herbert, a Realtor with RE/MAX, says. A lower cost of living is one of the draws that keep folks living in Barberton from generation to generation. “It’s very reasonable here,” Herbert says. Architectural styles here range from early 20th-century bungalows to midcentury ranch-style to newer, modern construction. The median