Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH from $400 (42 Rentals)

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College Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Park Apartments

143 E College StOberlin, OH 44074
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79 S Cedar St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

79 S Cedar St

79 S Cedar StOberlin, OH 44074
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93 E Lorain St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

93 E Lorain St

93 E Lorain StOberlin, OH 44074
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257 Elm St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

257 Elm St

257 Elm StOberlin, OH 44074
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Northshore Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Manor

111 E Lorain StOberlin, OH 44074
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249 8th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

249 8th St

249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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Oberlin, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oberlin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oberlin, OH is a Studio unit found at Hampshire I Apartments in the South Elyria neighborhood priced from $625. 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 Oberlin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampshire I ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
College Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$675
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Arbor Grove LorainStudioStudio,1BA$700
Forest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$750
Meadows Pointe ApartmentsStandard 1st Floor2BR,1BA$790
Pinecrest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$825
Rosewood Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oberlin 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 Oberlin apartment is the Villa Model at Waterford Luxury Apartments & Villas starting at $2,100 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at French CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.32
Waterford Luxury Apartments & VillasVilla2BR,2BA$1.31
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Private Entry2BR,2BA$1.29
Meadows Pointe ApartmentsStandard 1st Floor2BR,1BA$0.90
College Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Forest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.32
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around Oberlin, OH

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55 / 100

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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 $665 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 $745 at Oakwood Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Oberlin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oberlin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Park Apartments and starts from $850.

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