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Wesley Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Village

150 W South StPainesville, OH 44077
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Seneca Grove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seneca Grove

707 Argonne DrPainesville, OH 44077

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Rainforest Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rainforest Village

555 W Jackson StPainesville, OH 44077
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St. Clair Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Clair Village

234-236 S Saint Clair StPainesville, OH 44077
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Pepper Tree Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree Townhomes

301-408 Pepper Tree LnPainesville, OH 44077
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Kensington
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington

33 Kensington AvePainesville, OH 44077
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Brentwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

1000-1025 Brentwood DrPainesville, OH 44077
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Concord Station
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Station

434-500 Station 44 PlzPainesville, OH 44077

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Cheapest Available Painesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Painesville, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Rainforest Village in the East Mentor neighborhood priced from $880. Johnson Apartments in the Whalers Cove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Painesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rainforest Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Vinyl Flooring / White Appliances1BR,1BA$880
Johnson Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
HollydaleHollydale: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,015
Richlawn ApartmentsWelcome Home To Richlawn Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,050
Nye Park Apartments2BD/1BHT2BR,1BA$1,079
Grant Street ApartmentsGrant: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium2BR,1BA$1,295
Heisley Park Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545
Cobblestone Court ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Painesville, OH

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Painesville area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1G Model at Cobblestone Court Apartments in the in the East Mentor neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Painesville apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Johnson Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Whalers Cove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Painesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cobblestone Court ApartmentsC1G3BR,2BA$1.51
Johnson Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.75
Nye Park Apartments2BD/1BHT2BR,1BA$1.20
Grant Street ApartmentsGrant: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium2BR,1BA$1.62
HollydaleHollydale: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.61
Heisley Park Senior Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Rainforest Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Vinyl Flooring / White Appliances1BR,1BA$1.47
Richlawn ApartmentsWelcome Home To Richlawn Apartments!1BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Painesville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Painesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Painesville Apartment is $880 at Rainforest Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Painesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Painesville is starting from $1,045 at Rainforest Village.

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