Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Painesville, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Painesville

$1,100/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Painesville is $1,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Painesville

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Painesville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Painesville, OH

Average rent prices in Painesville have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Painesville, OH

Rent prices in Painesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Painesville is $1,045, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Painesville run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,409

26%

-

1 bedroom

$942

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,845

5%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,795

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,409

Last 30 days

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$942

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Painesville, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Painesville, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Painesville and Beachwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Painesville

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,622
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Painesville, OH is 32% lower than the median rent in Beachwood, OH.

Discover rentals in Painesville, OH

Hollydale - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Hollydale

908 N State St, Painesville, OH 44077

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Grant Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Grant Street Apartments

55 Grant St, Painesville, OH 44077

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,275

Apartment for rent

244 E Prospect St #244 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Painesville

244 East Prospect Street - 244

244 E Prospect St #244, Painesville, OH 44077

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available May 1

189 East Prospect Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

189 East Prospect Street

189 E Prospect St, Painesville, OH 44077

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Painesville, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Painesville rental market.

How much is rent in Painesville?

The average rent in Painesville is $1,100 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Painesville?

Average rent prices in Painesville have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Painesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Painesville is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Painesville?

To comfortably afford rent in Painesville, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Painesville?

Painesville's rental market offers a modest selection of listings with an average of 38 available per month, indicating a steady availability throughout the year. However, specific timing for the best deals is not provided.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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