Southwest Canton Homes for Rent

Southwest Canton, located near downtown, offers more affordable housing options with historic Foursquare homes and bungalows dating from the late 1800s to the 1920s. These homes often feature wrap-around porches and balconies. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with small businesses like Bill’s Books & More and Athens Restaurant adding local charm. Despite recent school closures, new educational facilities are planned by 2026, and the Canton City School District serves the area. For private education, Heritage Christian School offers scholarships, and public charter schools like Beacon Academy are available. Myers Park provides a small green space with a playground, while nearby West Park features a skatepark and baseball field. Mother Goose Land, a former nursery rhyme-themed park, now includes a bocce ball court and a dog park. The J. Babe Stearn Community Center offers gym facilities and a Boys & Girls Club. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and has convenient access to Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 62. Public transportation is available through the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority, with buses running hourly. The Akron-Canton Airport is 10 miles away, and Aultman Hospital is nearby. Downtown Canton hosts First Friday events, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum is about two miles north, featuring annual Enshrinement Week festivities.