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Elyria, OH Area Guide

Celebrate making history then and now

Suburban Historic Affordable Riverside Convenient Growing Welcoming Close-Knit Quiet

Nestled at the two forks of the Black River, Elyria is a historic riverside city with a proud past and a pervasive pioneering spirit that contributed to the invention of the sewing machine, padded bicycle seat, and the rubber heal. Elyria’s affinity for historic preservation and contemporary innovation is evident in the way its scenic neighborhoods blend old-world charm and modern architecture in addition to its historic downtown’s revitalized streets lined with trendy businesses in classic brick buildings.

Located about 25 miles southwest of Cleveland, Elyria offers residents a quiet reprieve from bustling city life with convenient access to modern luxuries. Over 365 acres of parks afford Elyria residents the opportunity to engage in all kinds of outdoor recreation, with waterfalls, nature trails, recreational programs, and more. The tight-knit community in Elyria bonds over the annual Memorial Day Parade, Apple Festival, and various holiday lights celebrations during the wintertime. Getting around from Elyria is easy with access to major highways, Amtrak, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Elyria, OH is $657 for a studio, $761 for one bedroom, $1,070 for two bedrooms, and $1,158 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elyria has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$761/month
579 Sq Ft
House
$1,405/month
804 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elyria, OH is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Crestwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Northwood Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Westwood Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Windsor Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Elyria High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Black River Reservation
  • Sandy Ridge Reservation
  • French Creek Reservation
  • Carlisle Reservation
  • Miller Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.