Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH from $595 (117 Rentals)

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$795 - $895
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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717 E 35th St

LorainOH44055

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$900
2 Bedroom Rentals
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224 7th St

ElyriaOH44035

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Cheapest Available Lorain County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lorain County, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Hidden Creek Apartments in the North Ridgeville neighborhood priced from $700. The Overlook in the Larkmoor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lorain County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Creek ApartmentsSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$725
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Arbor Grove LorainStudioStudio,1BA$789
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$799
Foxes' Lair Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$810
Forest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$850
Crystal Shores CommunityOne bed/one bath1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lorain County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2402 Elyria Ave Model at 2402 Elyria Ave, Unit upper in the in the Black River neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Lorain County apartment is the The Clipper - Deluxe Model at Portside Apartments starting at $1,466 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Larkmoor 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.
2402 Elyria Ave, Unit upper2402 Elyria Ave3BR,1BA$1.01
Portside ApartmentsThe Clipper - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.17
333 Illinois Ave, Unit Front333 Illinois Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Hancock Duplex Apartments1919 Randal St2BR,2.5BA$1.02
1331 Lakeview Ave, Unit 1331 Lakeview Ave1331 Lakeview Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
780 Oberlin Elyria Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Pinegrove Apartments129 David Drive2BR,1BA$1.06
38835 Yunker Ct, Unit 038835 Yunker Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
Foxes' Lair Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14

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 The Overlook listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lorain County Apartment is $700 at Hidden Creek 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 $825 at Concord 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 Sunset Townhouses and starts from $1,000.

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