Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Elyria Neighborhood of Elyria, OH from $500 (20 Rentals)

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$1,300 - $1,700

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818 Broad St

ElyriaOH44035
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Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony

275 Harrison StElyria, OH 44035
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249 8th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

249 8th St

249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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Colonial Oaks
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Oaks

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
Redwood ElyriaFernwood2BR,2BA$1,524

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Elyria, OH

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Elyria area is the $1.36 price per square foot Fernwood Model at Redwood Elyria in the in the East Elyria neighborhood starting from $1,524. The second greatest value South Elyria apartment is the 2 Bed Townhome Model at Sunset Townhouses starting at $975 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North 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$1.36
Sunset Townhouses2 Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
Evergreen Village Apartments & Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Alba ApartmentsAlba 1BR1BR,1BA$1.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Elyria, Elyria, OH

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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 $765 at Evergreen Village Apartments & Townhouses.

Expert Rental Resources

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.