
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mentor, OH from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Hallwood Manor Apartments

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Queensdale Apartments

Deepwood North Apartments

Park House 7945-7947 Mentor Ave

Windsor Place

Claridge House
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Andrews Place

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Andover Courtyard

5950 Andrews Rd

Willogrove Apartments

Richlawn Apartments

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M Lofts

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Parkway
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Summertree 7701 Sharon Dr

The Hamlets at Willoughby

1 Peppertree Ln, Unit A Must See.

Courtyard Village Apartments

Parker Place

Pepper Tree Townhomes

24200 Puritan Ave

1527 Babbitt Rd
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218 S St Clair St

244 E Prospect St

1592 Ridgewick Dr

1446 E 252nd St

The Residences at Chagrin Riverwalk II

26611 Lakeshore Blvd

21000 Priday Ave

22501 Arms Ave
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20990 Morris Ave

31623 N Marginal Dr

645 Babbitt Rd

762 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mentor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Mentor Studio Apartments | $1,403 | $1,161 | $1,619 |
| Cheap Mentor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $879 | $2,011 |
| Cheap Mentor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $990 | $2,477 |
| Cheap Mentor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,100 | $2,195 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mentor, OH
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Cleveland | $2,033 | $650 | 317 |
Cheapest Available Mentor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mentor, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Andover Courtyard in the East Mentor neighborhood priced from $950. Hallwood Manor Apartments in the Brentwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mentor apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Courtyard | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Hallwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Willogrove Apartments | A2-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Richlawn Apartments | Welcome Home To Richlawn Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Nye Park Apartments | 2BD/1BHT | 2BR,1BA | $1,079 |
| Queensdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Oak Hill Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Parkway | 1BR.1BA.580SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Summertree 7701 Sharon Dr | Welcome Home to Summertree Apartments! | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Park House 7945-7947 Mentor Ave | Welcome Home To Park House Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mentor, OH
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mentor area is the $1.13 price per square foot A3 Model at Parker Place in the in the Brentwood neighborhood starting from $1,438. The second greatest value Mentor apartment is the 2BR.2BA.1100SF Model at The Hamlets at Willoughby starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the North Mentor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mentor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Place | A3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Hamlets at Willoughby | 2BR.2BA.1100SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Hallwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Nye Park Apartments | 2BD/1BHT | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Summertree 7701 Sharon Dr | Welcome Home to Summertree Apartments! | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Tamarac Apartments | One Bedroom Garden Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Queensdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Willogrove Apartments | A2-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Oak Hill Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Andover Courtyard | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mentor Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mentor?
The cheapest apartment in Mentor is Andover Courtyard which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Mentor costs $2,033.
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 43 regular apartments in Mentor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mentor?
Cheap apartments in Mentor have an average cost of $592 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mentor.
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