Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Elyria, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Elyria

$962/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elyria is $962 per month as of July 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $967 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elyria

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elyria rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elyria, OH

Average rent prices in Elyria have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Elyria, OH

Rent prices in Elyria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elyria is $900, whereas a house costs $1,455. 1-bedroom apartments in Elyria run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$695

24%

30%

1 bedroom

$797

3%

17%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,450

1%

27%

4 bedroom

$2,000

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elyria, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Elyria, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elyria and Amherst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elyria

Median rent price$962
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elyria, OH is 16% lower than the median rent in Amherst, OH.

Discover rentals in Elyria, OH

231 Oberlin Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elyria

231 Oberlin Rd, Elyria, OH 44035

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

334 Washington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

334 Washington Avenue

334 Washington Ave, Elyria, OH 44035

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

Riverside Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Riverside Court Apartments

120 Riverside Ct, Elyria, OH 44035

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$900

Apartment for rent

1875 Turner Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1875 Turner Blvd.

1875 Turner Blvd, Elyria, OH 44035

2 beds

1 bath

$840

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Elyria, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Elyria rental market.

How much is rent in Elyria?

The average rent in Elyria is $962 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elyria?

Average rent prices in Elyria have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Elyria rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elyria is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $967 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elyria?

To comfortably afford rent in Elyria, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elyria?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elyria average around $780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $910/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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