Rent in Oberlin, OH
A 2-bedroom in Oberlin, OH (ZIP 44074) typically rents for about $1,018 a month, with a range of $895–$1,140. 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 | $830 | $830–$924 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $940 | $940–$1,050 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,018 | $895–$1,140 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,312 | $1,164–$1,460 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,562 | $1,554–$1,570 | 1 |
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).
Oberlin ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Oberlin, OH?
- About $1,018 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $895–$1,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Oberlin, OH?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $940–$1,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Oberlin, OH?
- About $1,312 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,164–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Oberlin, OH?
- About $830 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $830–$924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Oberlin, OH?
- About $1,562 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,554–$1,570. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Oberlin, 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 Oberlin 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).