Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Elyria Neighborhood of Elyria, OH from $575 (13 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom Apartments

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275 Harrison StElyria, OH 44035
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249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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10425 Middle AveElyria, OH 44035

South Elyria, Elyria, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Elyria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Elyria area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Alba Apartments priced from $895. Sunset Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable South Elyria apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Alba ApartmentsAlba 1BR1BR,1BA$895
Sunset Townhouses2 Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$975
780 Oberlin Elyria Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$975
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Redwood ElyriaFernwood2BR,2BA$1,742

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Elyria, OH

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Elyria area is the $1.55 price per square foot Fernwood Model at Redwood Elyria in the in the East Elyria neighborhood starting from $1,742. The second greatest value South Elyria apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 780 Oberlin Elyria Rd starting at $975 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the South Elyria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Elyria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood ElyriaFernwood2BR,2BA$1.55
780 Oberlin Elyria Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Sunset Townhouses2 Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
38835 Yunker Ct, Unit 038835 Yunker Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
The Alba ApartmentsAlba 1BR1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Elyria Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Elyria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Elyria Apartment is $895 at The Alba Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Elyria Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Elyria is starting from $975 at Sunset Townhouses.

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