Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lima, OH from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Columbia Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Terrace

639 Columbia DrLima, OH 45805
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Shawnee Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shawnee Lofts

892 S Cable RdLima, OH 45805
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Country View
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Country View

325 E 8th StLima, OH 45804
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The Charlestowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Charlestowne

2350 N Cole StLima, OH 45801
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Hampton Greene
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Greene

400 S Mumaugh RdLima, OH 45804
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Andover Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andover Court

1050 Mackenzie DrLima, OH 45805
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Richelieu Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richelieu Apartments

1475 Edgewood DrLima, OH 45805
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Kimberly Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Apartments

2300 Kimberly DrLima, OH 45805
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Waterford Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Townhomes

524 Hope StLima, OH 45804
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Shawnee Terrace Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shawnee Terrace Arms

1720-1722 Shawnee RdLima, OH 45805
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Wilshire Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Place

1500 Deerfield DrLima, OH 45805
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The Vineyards
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vineyards

2370 N Cole StLima, OH 45801
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The Moreland Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Moreland Manor

319 W North StLima, OH 45801
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The Barr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Barr Apartments

210 N Union StLima, OH 45801
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Cheapest Available Lima Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lima, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD priced from $225. Mark Royal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $738. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lima apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUDStudio1BR,1BA$225
Mark Royal1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$738
Royal Jameson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$738
43 Town Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$770
2563 W Market StMarket St.2BR,1BA$1,100
Willow Lake2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lima, OH

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lima area is the $1.06 price per square foot 500 N West St Model at 500 N West St, Unit 500 N. West St in the starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Lima apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 43 Town Square starting at $1,413 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lima apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
500 N West St, Unit 500 N. West St500 N West St4BR,2.5BA$1.06
43 Town Square3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
2563 W Market StMarket St.2BR,1BA$0.92
1101 Belvidere Ave, Unit 11011101 Belvidere Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
1017 Symphony St, Unit unit B1017 Symphony St2BR,1.5BA$1.20
732 1/2 N Main St, Unit 732 1/2 N. Main St.732 1/2 N Main St1BR,1BA$1.31
Willow Lake2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Royal Jameson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
655 Columbia Dr, Unit Westgate655 Columbia Dr1BR,1BA$1.60
Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lima Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lima Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lima Apartment is $225 at Town Square Senior Apartments - 62+ or HUD.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lima is starting from $770 at 43 Town Square.

What is the most affordable Lima Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lima Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 43 Town Square and starts from $1,413.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.