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313 W 21st St

1608 New Hampshire Ave

2550 Elyria Ave
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1331 Nichols Ave

2842 Colorado Ave

937 W 13th St

870 S Main St

407 W 23rd St

2524 Oakdale Ave

1030 W 17th St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Lorain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lorain 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,080 | $850 | $1,295 |
Lorain 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,444 | $1,095 | $2,095 |
Lorain 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,519 | $1,395 | $1,750 |
Lorain 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,730 | $1,713 | $1,747 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lorain, OH
Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Black River | $1,322 | $649 | 12 |
Larkmoor | $1,350 | $649 | 23 |
Bartish | $1,410 | $649 | 22 |
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. Tower Regency & Tower Garden 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Overlook | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Pinecrest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorain, OH
As of August 27, 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 The Windjammer Model at Portside Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Larkmoor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lorain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Preserve at French Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Portside Apartments | The Windjammer | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Hancock Duplex Apartments | 1919 Randal St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Pin Oak Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Evergreen Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
143 Hamilton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Pinebrook Tower Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Pinecrest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lorain
What type of rentals are currently available in Lorain?
There are currently 261 Apartments for Rent in Lorain, OH with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,050. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lorain ranging from $850 to $2,095.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lorain?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lorain ranges from $850 to $2,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,374.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lorain?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lorain range from $925 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.
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