
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake County, OH from $500 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lake County.


Bishop Park Apartments

Dover Place

Maple Eastlake Apartments

Springcrest Apartments

133-135 W Jackson St

Sandcrest Apartments

Shoregate Towers

Lakeside Estates

Stone Pointe Apartments
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Hilltop Apartments and Townhomes

Lakeway Woods Apartments

Andover Courtyard

Surfside Towers

Manor Park Apartments

Hallwood Manor Apartments

Cody Park Apartments

Willowick Towers

5950 Andrews Rd

Cedarwood Estates Apartments
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Normandy Manor Apartments

Richlawn Apartments

Emerald Village Apartments

Willoughby Hills Towers

Trenton Place Apartments

Oak Hill Village Apartments

Nye Park Apartments

Bay Club Apartments

Vine East 33201 Vine Street

Queensdale Apartments
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Hollydale

Clearwater Apartments

Wesley Village

Willo Vu Apartments

Andrews Place

Parkhill Apartments

Willoughbeach Terrace

Seneca Grove

Tropical Village Apartments

Courtyard Village Apartments
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Sussex West Apartments

Vineyards of Madison

Parker Place

Wilshire Manor

Georgetown Manor Apartments

Creekside Drive Community

Rainforest Village

Mentor Mall Village Apartments

Cottonwood Lane Apartments

Mentor Paige Place Apartments
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Lake County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Studio Apartments | $1,137 | $650 | $1,859 |
| Lake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $650 | $1,833 |
| Lake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $595 | $2,479 |
| Lake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,100 | $4,218 |
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Cheapest Available Lake County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake County, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Painesville Townhouse Apartments in the Northeast Cleveland neighborhood priced from $595. Dover Place in the Downtown Willoughby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painesville Townhouse Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Dover Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Willoughby Hills Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
| Bishop Park Apartments | Jr. 1 Bedroom High Rise | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Rainforest Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Vinyl Flooring / Stainless Ste... | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Shoregate Towers | Jr. One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Andover Courtyard | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (6 Layouts) | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Wickliffe Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Cedarwood Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, OH
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Wickliffe Gardens in the in the Bayridge neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the B2-R Model at Willogrove Apartments starting at $1,249 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe Gardens | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Willogrove Apartments | B2-R | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Willowood Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Colonial Village | Colonial Village: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Willowick Towers | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Surfside Towers | The Erie | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Queensdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Willoughby Hills Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (6 Layouts) | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Painesville Townhouse Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake County Apartment is $650 at Painesville Townhouse Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake County is starting from $595 at Painesville Townhouse Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lake County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Queensdale Apartments and starts from $1,200.
Expert Rental Resources
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