Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Lorain, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lorain, OH rent slipped 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $999/month. Renters today are paying $54 less per month on average than last year, following a peak of $1,200/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lorain sits 48.5% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 64 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lorain run around $695/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, and 2-bedrooms around $995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,795/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Lorain climbed 83.9% year over year, a strong contrast to the overall market decline. This segment's rise marks a distinct trend within the city's rental landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Lorain
$999/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Lorain is $999 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $941 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lorain
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorain run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 | 4% |  100% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 4% | 155% |
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 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,435 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
100%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
155%
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
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
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
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lorain, OH is 5% higher than the median rent in Amherst, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$950
17%$1,449
13%$1,975
6%$950
10%$1,395
4%$1,604
44%$1,200
10%$1,350
7%$1,950
15%$2,697
22%$1,095
35%$1,759
7%Discover rentals in Lorain, OH
5d+ ago
1928 Lexington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
418 W 17th St #2, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
1928 Lexington Avenue - 1928 Lexington Avenue #2, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
21h ago
4640 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
2 beds
1 bath
$875–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lorain
6227 Krystina Run, Lorain, OH 44053
4 beds
3 baths
$2,995
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lorain
2909 Devore Ct, Lorain, OH 44052
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lorain
1320 W 7th St, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
2600 Reeves Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
21m ago
Apartment for rent in Lorain
1301 W 5th St, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4112 Gary Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
Studio
1 bath
$789
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2715 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$650–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2829 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2715 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
1928 Lexington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $999 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lorain?
Average rent prices in Lorain have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $941 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lorain average around $750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $970/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).