Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Lorain, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lorain, OH rent slipped 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $985/month. Renters today are paying $115 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month increase in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lorain is 48.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters in Ohio with 65 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents are $912/month, 1-bedrooms are $772/month, 2-bedrooms sit at $925/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,795/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom sizes in Lorain's rental market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio units climbed 40.4% year over year and 4+ bedroom units rose 18.1%, diverging from the citywide decline. These segment trends show varied rent movements within Lorain, OH's overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lorain
$985/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Lorain is $985 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $915 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lorain
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lorain rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lorain, OH
Average rent prices in Lorain have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Lorain, OH
Rent prices in Lorain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lorain is $895, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorain run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $912 |  5% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $772 | 6% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 18% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lorain, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,120 | No Change | 2% | |
Houses | $1,300 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$772
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
18%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lorain, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,120
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lorain and Amherst by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lorain
48%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lorain, OH is 2% lower than the median rent in Amherst, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$995
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38%$1,317
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94%$3,004
31%$985
48%$1,824
5%Discover rentals in Lorain, OH
1d ago
1027 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$900
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
504 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
521 W 14th St, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
1d ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lorain
1818 Revere Pl, Lorain, OH 44053
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
10h ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
203 203 Florida - 812 E Erie - 824 E Erie, Lorain, OH 44052
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
522 W 23rd St #DOWN, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$1,140
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
4640 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
107 E Erie Ave #4, Lorain, OH 44052
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
1d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2715 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$650–$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
1027 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$900
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lorain, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Lorain rental market.
How much is rent in Lorain?
The average rent in Lorain is $985 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lorain?
Average rent prices in Lorain have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Lorain rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lorain is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $915 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lorain?
To comfortably afford rent in Lorain, 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 Lorain?
March offers the best rental deals in Lorain, with prices running approximately 19% lower than December's peak rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search.
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).