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Rental Market Trends in Lorain, OH

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Lorain, OH is $689/month.

Rent in Lorain is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$689/month

Average Rent

553 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.1%

Change / Year

129

Available Apartments

Lorain rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Lorain average $721 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lorain average $689 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lorain average $877 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lorain average $1,056 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$721/month
465 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$689/month
553 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$877/month
734 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,056/month
860 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,489/month
745 Sq Ft
View Lorain Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Lorain, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Lorain, OH

August 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lorain, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
40% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
12% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Lorain is $689, you’ll want to make about $2,296 per month or $27,552 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

Lorain, OH

129 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Lorain, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $1,162/month

  • Sheffield Lake

    Sheffield Lake

    Avg Rent: $994/month

  • Elyria

    Elyria

    Avg Rent: $765/month

  • Vermilion

    Vermilion

    Avg Rent: $957/month

  • Avon

    Avon

    Avg Rent: $1,718/month

  • Avon Lake

    Avon Lake

    Avg Rent: $1,324/month

  • North Ridgeville

    North Ridgeville

    Avg Rent: $815/month

Apartment Communities in Lorain We Think You'll Love

The Wingate Apartments

The Wingate Apartments

2600 Reeves Ave,
Lorain, OH 44052

1-2 Beds | $895 - $995

Portside Apartments

Portside Apartments

100 Mariners Cir,
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

2 Beds | $1,355 - $3,008

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

1027 Tower Blvd,
Lorain, OH 44052

1-2 Beds | $740 - $1,000

Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments

Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments

5401 North Pointe Pky,
Lorain, OH 44053

1-2 Beds | $1,685 - $1,700

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lorain?

The average rent in Lorain is $689 per month, which is 58.6% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Lorain?

The average rent for a house in Lorain, OH is $1,489 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Lorain?

Rents in Lorain, OH are increasing, with prices up 2.1% year-over-year and $15 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Lorain?

In Lorain, OH, 48% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Ohio Lorain 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 June 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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