Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH from $400 (111 Rentals)

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property at 2373 E 37th St

2373 E 37th St

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3827 Gary Ave

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352 7th St

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Cheapest Available Lorain County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lorain County, OH is a Studio unit found at Hampshire I Apartments in the Downtown Amherst neighborhood priced from $625. The Overlook in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lorain County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampshire I ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
College Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$675
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Arbor Grove LorainStudioStudio,1BA$700
Willow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lorain County area is the $0.58 price per square foot 227 6th St Model at 227 6th St, Unit 1(lower) in the in the North Elyria neighborhood starting from $980. The second greatest value Lorain County apartment is the 3B Ranch Model at Timber Lakes Apartments starting at $1,346 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Bentley Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lorain County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
227 6th St, Unit 1(lower)227 6th St2BR,1BA$0.58
Timber Lakes Apartments3B Ranch3BR,2BA$1.12
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Village on the Green Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
College Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Hidden Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
1208 Tower BlVD, Unit 31208 Tower BlVD1BR,1BA$1.03
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lorain County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lorain County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lorain County is at Hampshire I Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lorain County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lorain County Apartment is $665 at Concord Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lorain County is starting from $745 at Oakwood Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lorain County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lorain County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Park Apartments and starts from $850.

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