Rent in Lorain, OH
Across Lorain's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $994 a month, with figures from $753–$1,130. The highest typical rent is in 44052 ($999) and the lowest in 44055 ($932). 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $741 | $584–$924 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $765 | $557–$930 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $994 | $753–$1,130 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,236 | $1,031–$1,440 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,297 | $993–$1,756 | 3 |
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).
Lorain ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lorain, OH?
- About $994 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $753–$1,130. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lorain, OH?
- About $765 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $557–$930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lorain, OH?
- About $1,236 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,031–$1,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lorain, OH?
- About $741 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $584–$924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lorain, OH?
- About $1,297 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $993–$1,756. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lorain ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 44052 has the highest typical rent at $999 a month, and 44055 the lowest at $932.
- What is the property tax rate in Lorain, 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lorain 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).