Studio Apartment Rent in Elyria, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elyria, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,126 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Elyria
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elyria
Compare Elyria's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | $610 |
| 2 | Austintown | $610 |
| 3 | Louisville | $640 |
| 4 | Orrville | $650 |
| 5 | Canton | $657 |
| 6 | Alliance | $660 |
| 7 | Boardman | $660 |
| 8 | Greenville | $660 |
| 9 | Massillon | $660 |
| 10 | Niles | $660 |
| 11 | Warren | $660 |
| 12 | Sidney | $670 |
| 13 | Wooster | $670 |
| 14 | Silverton | $679 |
| 15 | Findlay | $690 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany | $1,540 |
| 2 | Pickerington | $1,420 |
| 3 | Sunbury | $1,410 |
| 4 | Dublin | $1,400 |
| 5 | Westerville | $1,375 |
| 6 | Lewis Center | $1,350 |
| 7 | Mason | $1,320 |
| 8 | Powell | $1,300 |
| 9 | Maineville | $1,280 |
| 10 | Gahanna | $1,280 |
| 11 | Avon Lake | $1,280 |
| 12 | Hilliard | $1,270 |
| 13 | Avon | $1,270 |
| 14 | Upper Arlington | $1,235 |
| 15 | Westlake | $1,220 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elyria.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elyria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain, OH | 5.9 mi | $777 | $-3 (0%) |
| Avon, OH | 10.7 mi | $1,270 | +$490 (+63%) |
| Avon Lake, OH | 12.5 mi | $1,280 | +$500 (+64%) |
| North Olmsted, OH | 15.5 mi | $950 | +$170 (+22%) |
| Westlake, OH | 15.5 mi | $1,220 | +$440 (+56%) |
| Brunswick, OH | 22.9 mi | $970 | +$190 (+24%) |
| Parma Heights, OH | 24.2 mi | $930 | +$150 (+19%) |
| Medina, OH | 24.6 mi | $980 | +$200 (+26%) |
| Lakewood, OH | 24.6 mi | $910 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Parma, OH | 29 mi | $925 | +$145 (+19%) |
| Wadsworth, OH | 34.5 mi | $900 | +$120 (+15%) |
| Ashland, OH | 36.1 mi | $610 | $-170 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Elyria — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elyria?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elyria, Ohio is $780 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,126.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elyria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elyria expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elyria's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elyria rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Elyria ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elyria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lorain ($777), Ashland ($610).