
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Painesville, OH from $600 (14 Rentals)
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Andover Courtyard

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Painesville, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Painesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Painesville Studio Apartments | $1,356 | $1,319 | $1,409 |
| Cheap Painesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $650 | $1,575 |
| Cheap Painesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $999 | $2,450 |
| Cheap Painesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,250 | $2,090 |
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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 Painesville Townhouse Apartments in the Northeast Cleveland neighborhood priced from $650. Andover Courtyard in the East Mentor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Painesville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painesville Townhouse Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Andover Courtyard | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Nye Park Apartments | 1BD/1BH | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Rainforest Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Carpet / White Appliances | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Hollydale | Hollydale: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Painesville, OH
As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Painesville area is the $1.42 price per square foot 545 Mentor Ave Model at 545 Mentor Ave, Unit 545 mentor in the in the East Mentor neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Painesville apartment is the Concord: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Premium Model at Concord starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Mentor neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 545 Mentor Ave, Unit 545 mentor | 545 Mentor Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Concord | Concord: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Premium | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Colonial Village | Colonial Village: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Cobblestone Court Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Grant Street Apartments | Grant: 2 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Hollydale | Hollydale: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Rainforest Village | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Carpet / White Appliances | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Painesville Townhouse Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Nye Park Apartments | 1BD/1BH | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Andover Courtyard | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Best Local Schools in Painesville, OH
Chestnut Elementary School
Harvey High School
Heritage Middle School
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Getting Around Painesville, OH
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
12 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $650 at Painesville Townhouse 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 $1,045 at Rainforest Village.
What is the most affordable Painesville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Painesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Village and starts from $1,400.
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