
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Painesville, OH from $879 (38 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Painesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Painesville Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $950 | $1,799 |
| Cheap Painesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $879 | $1,995 |
| Cheap Painesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,000 | $2,450 |
| Cheap Painesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $2,035 | $2,430 |
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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 Nye Park Apartments in the South Mentor neighborhood priced from $879. Rainforest Village in the East Mentor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Painesville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nye Park Apartments | 1BD/1BH | 1BR, 1BA | $879 |
| Rainforest Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Carpet / Stainless Steel Appli... | 1BR, 1BA | $880 |
| Johnson Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Colonial Village | Colonial: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 950 sqft | FULL remodel | 2BR, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Heisley Park Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,545 |
| Concord | Concord: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1,100 sqft | FULL rem... | 2BR, 1BA | $1,625 |
| Cobblestone Court Apartments | B1GS | 2BR, 2BA | $1,680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Painesville, OH
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Painesville area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Johnson Apartments in the Whalers Cove neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Painesville apartment is the B2 Model at Cobblestone Court Apartments in the East Mentor neighborhood starting at $1,760 with a $1.51 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Painesville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $0.75 |
| Cobblestone Court Apartments | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.51 |
| Concord | Concord: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1,100 sqft | FULL rem... | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Colonial Village | Colonial: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 950 sqft | FULL remodel | 2BR, 1BA | $1.32 |
| Heisley Park Senior Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.47 |
| Nye Park Apartments | 1BD/1BH | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| Rainforest Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Carpet / Stainless Steel Appli... | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $879 at Nye Park Apartments.
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 $1,079 at Nye Park Apartments.
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