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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
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH and Nearby

As of July 12, 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
Spencer Court2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
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
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oberlin

What type of rentals are currently available in Oberlin?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Oberlin, OH with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,800. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oberlin ranging from $700 to $1,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oberlin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oberlin ranges from $700 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,396.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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