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Rental Market Trends in Elyria, OH

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Elyria, OH is $770/month.

Rent in Elyria is 54% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$770/month

Average Rent

579 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3.9%

Change / Year

91

Available Apartments

Elyria rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Elyria average $660 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elyria average $770 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elyria average $1,086 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elyria average $1,163 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$660/month
390 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$770/month
579 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,086/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,163/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,462/month
895 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Elyria, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Elyria, OH

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elyria, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
62% $700 - $1,000/month
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elyria, OH?

Because the average rent in Elyria is $770, you’ll want to make about $2,566 per month or $30,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Elyria, OH

91 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Elyria, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $688/month

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    Avg Rent: $1,718/month

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    Avg Rent: $994/month

Apartment Communities in Elyria We Think You'll Love

Hunters Crossing Apartments

Hunters Crossing Apartments

100 Hunters Crossing Dr,
Elyria, OH 44035

1-2 Beds | $1,360 - $1,535

601-605 Abbe Rd

601-605 Abbe Rd

601-605 N Abbe Rd,
Elyria, OH 44035

2 Beds | $1,100

Redwood Amherst

Redwood Amherst

1120 Red Thimbleberry Drive,
Elyria, OH 44035

1-3 Beds | $1,899 - $2,449

The Alba Apartments

The Alba Apartments

332 4th St,
Elyria, OH 44035

1 Bed | $895

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Elyria?

The average rent in Elyria is $770 per month, which is 53.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Elyria?

The average rent for a house in Elyria, OH is $1,462 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Elyria?

Rents in Elyria, OH are increasing, with prices up 3.9% year-over-year and $30 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Elyria?

In Elyria, OH, 62% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Ohio Elyria Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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