Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lorain, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lorain, OH rent slipped 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $65 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lorain sits 47.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 79 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Lorain rent for $3,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $795/month, and 2-bedrooms for $905/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,570/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a wide range of options for renters in Lorain, OH.
Median rent
Median rent in Lorain
$995/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Lorain is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lorain
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lorain rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lorain, OH
Average rent prices in Lorain have remained the same 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 $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorain run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $905.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,500 |  2% | 305% | |
1 bedroom | $795 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $905 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,570 | 12% | 5% |
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 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,390 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,397 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
305%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$905
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,570
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
5%
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 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
8%
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
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lorain, OH is 17% lower than the median rent in Amherst, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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11%$937
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8%$975
22%$947
7%$1,350
51%$1,275
3%$1,479
8%$1,300
18%$1,960
17%$1,300
31%$2,099
Discover rentals in Lorain, OH
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lorain
3 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
314 W 9th St, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
4040 Shore Dr, Lorain, OH 44053
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
$1,590
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
House for rent in Lorain
761 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Sep 17
3d ago
2538 W Erie Ave Apt 2, Lorain, OH 44053
Studio
0 baths
$725–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lorain
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
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
1d ago
1545 Fillmore Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
661 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
1328 Westth., Lorain, OH 44052
5 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Sep 15
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
4d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
15h ago
2119 E 29th St, Lorain, OH 44055
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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 $995 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lorain?
Average rent prices in Lorain have remained the same 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 $905 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?
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).