Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH from $400 (45 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Manor

111 E Lorain StOberlin, OH 44074
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416 East Ave

ElyriaOH44035
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249 8th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

249 8th St

249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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Westwood Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Estates

7055 Quarry RdAmherst, OH 44001
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601-605 Abbe Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

601-605 Abbe Rd

601-605 N Abbe RdElyria, 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 $695. 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$695
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Arbor Grove LorainStudioStudio,1BA$789
Foxes' Lair Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$810
Chestnut Acres Apartments1 Bedroom - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$825
Pinebrook Tower Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Forest Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$850
Rosewood Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH and Nearby

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oberlin area is the $0.98 price per square foot Single Family Home Ranch Model at 403 Palomino Ct in the in the South Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
403 Palomino CtSingle Family Home Ranch3BR,2BA$0.98
The Preserve at French CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.23
Redwood North Ridgeville Meadow Lakes BlvdLedgewood2BR,2BA$1.33
Spencer Court2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Private Entry2BR,2BA$1.29
Condor Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Crystal Shores CommunityTwo Bedroom- One Bath (460M)2BR,1BA$1.27
Foxes' Lair Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Pinebrook Tower Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $695 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 $795 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 Rosewood Park Apartments and starts from $1,275.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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