Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Oberlin College, OH

Median rent

Median rent in South Amherst

$987/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Amherst is $987 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $912 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Amherst

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Amherst rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oberlin College, OH

Average rent prices in South Amherst have increased by 18% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Oberlin College, OH

Rent prices in South Amherst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Amherst is $925, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in South Amherst run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$897

-

14%

2 bedroom

$937

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,447

-

12%

4 bedroom

$1,850

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oberlin College, 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.

Discover rentals in Oberlin College, 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

1875 Turner Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1875 Turner Blvd.

1875 Turner Blvd, Elyria, OH 44035

2 beds

1 bath

$840

1879 Turner Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1879 Turner Boulevard

1879 Turner Blvd, Elyria, OH 44035

2 beds

1 bath

$850

330 13th St #2UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elyria

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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Frequently asked questions for Oberlin College, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the South Amherst rental market.

How much is rent in South Amherst?

The average rent in South Amherst is $987 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Amherst?

Average rent prices in South Amherst have increased by 18% since last year.

How does South Amherst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Amherst is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $912 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Amherst?

To comfortably afford rent in South Amherst, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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