Rent in Elyria, OH
Across Elyria's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,118 a month, with figures from $980–$1,274. The highest typical rent is in 44036 ($1,170) and the lowest in 44035 ($1,065). Owner-occupied homes in Lorain County pay about 1.37% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $798 | $662–$924 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $890 | $687–$1,050 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,118 | $980–$1,274 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,390 | $1,090–$1,628 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,522 | $1,288–$1,756 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Elyria ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elyria, OH?
- About $1,118 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $980–$1,274. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elyria, OH?
- About $890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $687–$1,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elyria, OH?
- About $1,390 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,090–$1,628. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elyria, OH?
- About $798 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $662–$924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elyria, OH?
- About $1,522 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,288–$1,756. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Elyria ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 44036 has the highest typical rent at $1,170 a month, and 44035 the lowest at $1,065.
- What is the property tax rate in Elyria, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lorain County pay a typical 1.37% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Elyria rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).