Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lorain, OH from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Oberlin Ave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oberlin Ave Apartments

4638-4640 Oberlin AveLorain, OH 44053
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The Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

1400-1516 Herbert DrLorain, OH 44053

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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

4745 Oberlin AveLorain, OH 44053
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Shorehouse Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorehouse Apartments

1102-1140 E Erie AveLorain, OH 44052
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Ventura Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Apartments

1814 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Beavercrest Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beavercrest Gardens

3849 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Marina View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina View Apartments

3540-3540 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Baron Arms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baron Arms Apartments

3830 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Nantucket Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nantucket Apartments

517-519 S Nantucket DrLorain, OH 44053
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Kingston Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Square

1816 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Almadien Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Almadien Village

2075 E Serenity LnLorain, OH 44053
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Pentamen Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pentamen Arms

1800 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Williamsburg Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

1824 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Lorain Studio Suites
Studio Apartments

Lorain Studio Suites

1825 Lorain BlvdElyria, OH 44035
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Pikewood Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pikewood Manor

1780 Lorain BlvdElyria, OH 44035
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Windjammer Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windjammer Apartments

4141 Lake RdSheffield Lake, OH 44054
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Lorain, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lorain, OH

Pricing Updated: 07/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lorain, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lorain Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bartish$1,100$65020
Black River$1,100$65913
Larkmoor$1,200$65024

Cheapest Available Lorain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lorain, OH is a Studio unit found at The Overlook in the Larkmoor neighborhood priced from $650. Concord Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lorain apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
Concord Apartments1 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
Pinecrest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$825
Westwood Estates2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section2BR,1BA$971
Pin Oak Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,200
Portside ApartmentsThe Clipper - Standard2BR,1BA$1,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorain, OH

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lorain area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Willow Model at The Preserve at French Creek in the in the Bentley Park neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Lorain apartment is the Retreat - Interior Model at The Preserve at Walnut Ridge starting at $2,350 with a $1.46 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lorain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at French CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.32
The Preserve at Walnut RidgeRetreat - Interior2BR,2BA$1.46
Portside ApartmentsThe Regatta - Standard2BR,1BA$1.23
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
Pin Oak Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Arbor Grove LorainStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.57

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Lorain Overview

Lorain, OH sits in the shadow of Cleveland but has its own character. The major factories have moved on, but the lake is still a major source of income and recreation. Inland, you'll find a welcoming town with a remarkable number of green spaces in and around the city limits.

Why live in Lorain, OH?

Despite being located just a short commute from busy and bustling Cleaveland, Lorain maintains a comfortable, small-town feel. The town celebrates it’s multi-national heritage with exciting ethnic restaurants and several international festivals. When it comes to natural beauty, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better than the shores of Lake Erie. This vast stretch of fresh water is a paradise for fishermen, boaters, bird watchers, and other nature enthusiasts. Numerous state parks dot the coastline, giving outdoorsy families plenty to see and do. History buffs may also love this area, from local museums to historical societies to traditional buildings in town.

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Getting Around Lorain, OH

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lorain Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lorain?

The cheapest apartment in Lorain is Concord Apartments which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Lorain costs $1,133.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lorain?

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 5 regular apartments in Lorain 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?

Cheap apartments in Lorain have an average cost of $362 which is $771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lorain.

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