
Apartments for Rent in Lima, OH
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1 BED$700+2 BEDS$800+3 BEDS$1,000+
Mt. Vernon Village Apts
2650 West Market St, Lima, OH 45805 -
1 BED$1,055+2 BEDS$1,210+3 BEDS$1,820+
Shawnee Lakes Apartments
2855 Bird Creek, Lima, OH 45805 -
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2 BEDS$1,195
Rosedale Apartments
232 S Rosedale Ave, Lima, OH 45805 -
2 BEDS$1,490+3 BEDS$1,790+
Emma Parkway Townhomes
3854 Emma Pky, Lima, OH 45806 -
1 BED$680+2 BEDS$750+
Spring Street Senior Lofts
656 W Spring St, Lima, OH 45801 -
1 BED$990+2 BEDS$1,350+
Elijah Parkway
2941 Elijah Pky, Lima, OH 45805 -
2 BEDS$1,400
315 N Elizabeth Street
315 N Elizabeth St, Lima, OH 45801 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100
509 N Rosedale Ave
509 N Rosedale Ave, Lima, OH 45805 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$425
304 N Woodlawn Ave Unit 304 north woodlawn ave
304 N Woodlawn Ave, Lima, OH 45805 -
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3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,000
1063 W Market St Unit 1063 apartment B
1063 W Market St, Lima, OH 45805 -
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,850
823 N Main St
823 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,295
1228 S Sugar St
1228 S Sugar St, Lima, OH 45804 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,000
2275 N Cable Rd Unit #8
2275 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45807 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,495
2048 Oakland Pky
2048 Oakland Pky, Lima, OH 45805 -
4 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,395
1121 E 2nd St
1121 E 2nd St, Lima, OH 45804 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,595
1424 Southwood Dr
1424 Southwood Dr, Lima, OH 45805 -
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,850
823 N Main St
823 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$950+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$850+
2275 N Cable Rd
2275 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45807 -
5 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,300
5 Bedroom 1 bath House for rent
852 W Murphy St, Lima, OH 45801 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,195
Robb Ave W 221-225 Unit 225 W Robb Ave "2 Bedroom Duplex"
221-225 W Robb Ave, Lima, OH 45801
Living & Renting in Lima
Lima at a Glance
Lima, OH Apartments for Rent
Lima, Ohio offers a mix of history and affordability for apartment seekers. Founded in 1831 and named after the Peruvian capital (though pronounced "LY-ma"), this northwestern Ohio city holds deep industrial roots as the former home of the Lima Locomotive Works. Located at the intersection of several state routes and near Interstate 75, Lima provides easy access to Toledo, Dayton, and Fort Wayne.
Apartments in Lima offer competitive rental rates, with one-bedroom units averaging $686 per month compared to the Ohio state average of $1,055. The city features established neighborhoods like Market Street Historic District and South Side. Major employers include the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, and Lima Memorial Health System. Cultural attractions include the Allen County Museum, historic Ohio Theatre, and performances by the Lima Symphony Orchestra. The city is also home to several higher education institutions: Ohio State University at Lima, Rhodes State College, and the University of Northwestern Ohio.
Why Lima?
- Lincoln Park is home to a steam locomotive, the last of 65 manufactured in Lima in the 1940s.
- Faurot Park contains baseball diamonds, four lakes, a concert pavilion, a playground, and a splash pad.
- The Riverwalk/Ottawa River Corridor Trail stretches over 10 miles and is popular for walking and biking.
- The Ohio State University-Lima campus is located on 565 acres and is a four-year public university.
- Downtown Lima features many shops, boutiques, cafes, diners, restaurants, and the Allen County Museum.
- Events in Lima include a holiday festival, Motown in the Downtown, and the Lima Lantern Tours.
Renting in Lima
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 215 Sq Ft $546 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 630 Sq Ft $697 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 854 Sq Ft $918 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,116 Sq Ft $1,008 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 987 Sq Ft $650 / mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Lima $832/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Lima, OH
What are the average rent costs in Lima, OH?
The average rent in Lima, OH is $697.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Lima, OH?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Lima, OH is $546.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Lima, OH?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lima, OH is $697.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Lima, OH?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Lima, OH is $918.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Lima, OH?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Lima, OH is $1,008.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Lima, OH?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Lima, OH is $650.
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