Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Lorain, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lorain, OH rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Rent also declined 2.6% month over month as the market cools from its peak in late 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lorain is 49.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering an accessible rental market with 72 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lorain run around $789/month, 1-bedrooms at $750/month, 2-bedrooms at $938/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment rose 21.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom rents softened by 3.5%, showing varied trends within Lorain's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lorain
$995/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Lorain is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lorain
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lorain rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lorain, OH
Average rent prices in Lorain have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,435. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorain run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $905.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $789 |  4% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $937 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 7% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 16% | 22% |
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 | $900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,125 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,435 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$789
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
22%
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
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
6%
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
49%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lorain, OH is equal to the median rent in Amherst, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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89%$1,750
3%Discover rentals in Lorain, OH
3d ago
1508 Fillmore Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3009 Pearl Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
6227 Krystina Run, Lorain, OH 44053
4 beds
3 baths
$2,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
2909 Devore Ct, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 20
21h ago
Verified
2550 Elyria Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
5d+ ago
1421 Long Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$1,140
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3113 Fulmer Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2550 Elyria Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
1d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2715 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$650–$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2715 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2550 Elyria Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House 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 $995 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lorain?
Average rent prices in Lorain have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Lorain rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lorain is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lorain?
One-bedroom apartments in Lorain, Ohio averaged around $750 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units reached around $930 per month. These figures represent the current rental market across the city's available inventory.
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).