
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH from $400 (57 Rentals)
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79 S Cedar St

93 E Lorain St

82 South Cedar / 214 Oak St.

257 Elm St

Northshore Manor

College Village Apartments

49 N. Pleasant - 4 Prosser Court

Plum Creek Apartments

Kensington Square Apartments
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Sherwood Forest Apartments

Chestnut Acres Apartments

Foxes' Lair Apartments

Concord Apartments

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

Colonial Manor Apartments

Forest Ridge Apartments

Arbor Grove Lorain

Meadows Pointe Apartments

Evergreen Village Apartments & Townhouses
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Water's Edge Apartments

Pinegrove Apartments

Condor Garden Apartments

Oakwood Park Apartments

College Park Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

Crystal Shores Community

Rosewood Park Apartments

The Wingate Apartments
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Pinebrook Tower Apartments

Sunset Townhouses

Walden Apartments

Keywood Gates

Ashwood Townhomes

Cambridge Court Townhomes

601-605 Abbe Rd - OPEN HOUSE THURS AND SAT!

Evergreen Village

Westgate Gardens Apartments

Harmony Square Apartments
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Hampshire I Apartments

413 W 9th St

Arlington Square Apartments

1444 W River Rd N

249 8th St

136 Fox Hill Ln

1448 W River Rd N

330 W 17th St

3009 Pearl Ave

Westwood Estates
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Oberlin, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oberlin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Studio Apartments | $715 | $630 | $789 |
| Oberlin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $595 | $1,825 |
| Oberlin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $630 | $2,800 |
| Oberlin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $950 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Available Oberlin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oberlin, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Concord Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood priced from $725. Tower Regency & Tower Garden in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oberlin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Arbor Grove Lorain | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Foxes' Lair Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Crystal Shores Community | One bed/one bath | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Rosewood Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Alba Apartments | Alba 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Wingate Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH and Nearby
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oberlin 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 Oberlin 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 Oberlin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 S Professor St, Unit Furnished House w 2BR-2BA | 195 S Professor St | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Preserve at French Creek | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Shoreline Village Apartments | Shoreline | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Redwood Vermilion | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 601-605 Abbe Rd - OPEN HOUSE THURS AND SAT! | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Pinegrove Apartments | 129 David Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Sunset Townhouses | 2 Bed Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Condor Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Foxes' Lair Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Oberlin, OH
South Amherst Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oberlin Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oberlin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oberlin Apartment is $725 at Concord Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oberlin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oberlin is starting from $825 at Concord Apartments.
What is the most affordable Oberlin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oberlin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunset Townhouses and starts from $1,000.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
