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Elyria

Pop. 53,035·108th most expensive in Ohio·Elyria rents are up 9.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,126/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$839
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Elyria · $1,126
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Elyria's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,126/mo
Expected by trend
$1,094/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,512/yr
At $1,126/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Elyria, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,035
Median income
$54,945
Median age
39.4
Renters
40%
Age distribution
21.9%
22.4%
24.7%
12.9%
18.1%
Under 1821.9%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.7%
55–6412.9%
65+18.1%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
71%
12.5%
White71%
Black12.5%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian1.4%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
34.1%
36.1%
17.8%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college36.1%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Elyria, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$844 → $1,126
up 33.4%
Income
$46,034 → $54,945
up 19.4%
Population
52,853 → 53,035
up 0.3%
Renter share
41.2% → 40%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 17.8%
+2.7 pts
Median age
40.3 → 39.4
-0.9 yrs

The median rent in Elyria, OH stood at $844 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,126, reflecting a 33.4% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $46,034 to $54,945 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.8% of adults here, versus 15.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Elyria, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Elyria is $1,126/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($54,945/yr), Elyria ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Elyria an affordable city for renters?

Elyria is considered affordable for renters. At $1,126/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($54,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Elyria falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Elyria?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,126/mo in Elyria. The local median household income is $54,945/yr, meaning the typical Elyria household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Elyria?

Rent in Elyria has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Elyria rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Elyria is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #108 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,126/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Elyria?

Lorain is nearby and more affordable at $1,075/mo, which is $51 less than Elyria.

What percentage of Elyria residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of Elyria households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. Elyria leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Elyria rent compare to the national average?

Elyria's median rent of $1,126/mo is $839 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #108 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,126/mo, rent takes ~25% of Elyria's median household income ($54,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.75–3.5%
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