Cheap Homes for Rent in Lorain County, OH from $700 (20 Rentals)

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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 Harmony Square Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood priced from $695. Concord Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lorain County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Square ApartmentsBarndoor1BR,1BA$695
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$725
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
143 Hamilton Avestudio1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lorain County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 195 S Professor St Model at 195 S Professor St, Unit Furnished House w 2BR-2BA in the starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Lorain County apartment is the Shoreline Model at Shoreline Village Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Downtown Vermilion 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.
195 S Professor St, Unit Furnished House w 2BR-2BA195 S Professor St2BR,2BA$0.90
Shoreline Village ApartmentsShoreline2BR,2BA$1.19
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.85
Timber Lakes Apartments2B Townhome2BR,2BA$1.09
780 Oberlin Elyria Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Pinegrove Apartments129 David Drive2BR,1BA$1.06
Sunset Townhouses2 Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$1.17
38835 Yunker Ct, Unit 038835 Yunker Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
Foxes' Lair Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
936 S Central Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Lorain County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lorain County?

There are currently 455 Apartments for Rent in Lorain County, OH with pricing that ranges from $595 to $10,997. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lorain County ranging from $750 to $3,295.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lorain County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lorain County ranges from $750 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,603.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lorain County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lorain County range from $900 to $4,302, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,272 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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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