Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mentor, OH from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Andrews Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Place

7766-7784 Salida RdMentor, OH 44060
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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: 05/18/2025

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$2,120$645488

Cheapest Available Mentor Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mentor, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Sandcrest Apartments in the North Mentor neighborhood priced from $900. 1045-1059 Richmond Rd in the East Mentor 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 Mentor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandcrest ApartmentsOne West1BR,1BA$900
1045-1059 Richmond RdWelcome Home To Richlawn Acres!1BR,1BA$900
Nye Park Apartments2BD/1BHT2BR,1BA$1,079
7945-7947 Mentor AveWelcome Home To Park House Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,200
Summertree 7701 Sharon DrWelcome Home to Summertree Apartments!2BR,1BA$1,200
Willogrove ApartmentsC2-R w/ Den2BR,1BA$1,249
Chagrin Riverwalk Phase IIICentral - Veranda1BR,1BA$1,267
ParkwayTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mentor, OH and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mentor area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA units Model at The Standard on Lakeshore in the in the Newell Creek neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Mentor apartment is the 37920 Vine St Model at 37920 Vine St, Unit Up West starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 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$1.54
37920 Vine St, Unit Up West37920 Vine St2BR,1BA$0.92
Cobblestone Court AparmentsJ12BR,2BA$1.41
ConcordConcord: 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Premium2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Concord Place Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath AU2BR,2BA$1.65
Willogrove ApartmentsC2-R w/ Den2BR,1BA$1.21
Nye Park Apartments2BD/1BHT2BR,1BA$1.20
Sandcrest ApartmentsOne West1BR,1BA$1.06
Summertree 7701 Sharon DrWelcome Home to Summertree Apartments!2BR,1BA$1.41
1045-1059 Richmond RdWelcome Home To Richlawn Acres!1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 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 $2,120.

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 58 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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