
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH from $400 (111 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lorain County.


Sherwood Forest Apartments

The Overlook

Chestnut Acres Apartments

Hidden Creek Apartments

Meadows Pointe Apartments

Foxes' Lair Apartments

Concord Apartments

Water's Edge Apartments

Tower Regency & Tower Garden
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143 Hamilton Ave

3223 Elyria Ave

Colonial Manor Apartments

Condor Garden Apartments

Evergreen Village Apartments & Townhouses

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The Perch on Lake Apartments

Forest Ridge Apartments

Arbor Grove Lorain

Pinecrest Apartments

Pinegrove Apartments
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1019 W 10th St

College Park Apartments

Oakwood Park Apartments

Pinebrook Tower Apartments

Crystal Shores Community

Rosewood Park Apartments

Ashwood Townhomes

516 Washington Ave

145 Hamilton Ave
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863-863 N Central Dr

1031 W 9th St

121 Chestnut St

Willow Ridge Apartments

521 W 14th St

1309 W 2nd St

Sunset Townhouses

Tradewinds Apartments

Walden Apartments

853 Cleveland Ave
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676 S Shore Ct

Portside Apartments

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459 9th St, Unit Upper

Pin Oak Apartments

1771 E 37th St

1029 W 10th St

Keywood Gates

1004 West Ave

Village on the Green Apartments

Cambridge Court Townhomes
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Lorain County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lorain County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Studio Apartments | $856 | $630 | $1,739 |
| Lorain County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $595 | $2,349 |
| Lorain County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $630 | $2,800 |
| Lorain County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $950 | $6,042 |
| Lorain County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,864 | $1,570 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Overlook in the Larkmoor neighborhood priced from $650. Hidden Creek Apartments in the Cinnamon Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lorain County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Hidden Creek Apartments | One bedroom-small | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| 143 Hamilton Ave | studio | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Perch on Lake Apartments | Catawba Cove - Call for Availabilty | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Arbor Grove Lorain | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Foxes' Lair Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Oakwood Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lorain County area is the $0.98 price per square foot Single Family Home Ranch Model at 403 Palomino Ct in the in the South Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Lorain County apartment is the The Willow Model at The Preserve at French Creek starting at $1,975 with a $1.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403 Palomino Ct | Single Family Home Ranch | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The Preserve at French Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Shoreline Village Apartments | Shoreline | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Hancock Duplex Apartments | 1919 Randal St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| 459 9th St, Unit Upper | 459 9th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Timber Lakes Apartments | 2B Ranch | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Crystal Shores Community | Two Bedroom- One Bath (460M) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Foxes' Lair Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lorain County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lorain County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lorain County is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lorain County?
The cheapest apartment in Lorain County is Hidden Creek Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Lorain County costs $9,033.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lorain County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Lorain County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lorain County?
Cheap apartments in Lorain County have an average cost of $142 which is $8,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lorain County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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