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Andrews Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Place

7766-7784 Salida RdMentor, OH 44060
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38257 Prospect St

WilloughbyOH44094
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Parker Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parker Place

38036-38044 2nd StWilloughby, OH 44094

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Pepper Tree Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree Townhomes

301-408 Pepper Tree LnPainesville, OH 44077
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Mentor, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mentor, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mentor, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mentor Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Cleveland$2,500$690407

Cheapest Available Mentor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mentor, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Sandcrest Apartments in the Newell Creek neighborhood priced from $900. Richlawn Apartments in the East Mentor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mentor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandcrest ApartmentsOne West1BR,1BA$900
Richlawn ApartmentsWelcome Home To Richlawn Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,050
Reserve at Lake Pointe101 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,059
Nye Park Apartments2BD/1BHT2BR,1BA$1,079
Deepwood North Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,100
Summertree 7701 Sharon DrWelcome Home to Summertree Apartments!2BR,1BA$1,200
Park House 7945-7947 Mentor AveWelcome Home To Park House Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,200
The Hamlets at WilloughbyOne Bedroom One Bathroom - Updated1BR,1BA$1,285
Chagrin Riverwalk Phase IIICentral - Veranda1BR,1BA$1,287
ParkwayTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mentor, OH

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mentor area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA units Model at The Standard on Lakeshore in the in the North Mentor neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Mentor apartment is the Town home with basement Model at Hilltop Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Brentwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mentor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard on Lakeshore3 BR/ 2 BA units3BR,2BA$1.65
Hilltop Apartments and TownhomesTown home with basement2BR,1BA$1.18
ConcordConcord: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Premium2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Nye Park Apartments2BD/1BHT2BR,1BA$1.20
Cobblestone Court ApartmentsP11BR,1BA$1.66
Sandcrest ApartmentsOne West1BR,1BA$1.06
Summertree 7701 Sharon DrWelcome Home to Summertree Apartments!2BR,1BA$1.41
The Hamlets at WilloughbyOne Bedroom One Bathroom - Updated1BR,1BA$1.61
Reserve at Lake Pointe101 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Deepwood North Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.46

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Getting Around Mentor, OH

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mentor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mentor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mentor is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mentor?

The cheapest apartment in Mentor is Sandcrest Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mentor costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mentor?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 98 regular apartments in Mentor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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