What is the average apartment size in Mentor?

The average size for a Mentor, OH apartment is 903 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mentor?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Mentor is $1,237 per month, a 7.61% increase from last years average of $1,149.

What is the average apartment size in Mentor?

The typical apartment in Mentor offers about 903 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mentor, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mentor?

The typical rent budget in Mentor ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 79% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mentor?

In Mentor, 16% of households rent while 84% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mentor is $1,237, a 7.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,149.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,099, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,227 offer 938 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,072 sq ft) for $1,516, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mentor, OH

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,237	903 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,099	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,227	938 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,516	1,072 sq. ft.

Mentor, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Mentor, OH have increased by 7.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,149 to $1,237.

What's the typical rent budget in Mentor, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Mentor, OH (79%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mentor, OH?

3,122 or 16% of the households in Mentor, OH are renter-occupied while 16,912 or 84% are owner-occupied.

How Mentor Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mentor	$1,237
Columbus	$1,341
Cincinnati	$1,445
Cleveland	$1,575
Dayton	$1,093
Northwest Ohio	$1,094
Akron	$1,111
Delaware	$1,414
Toledo	$975
Warren	$918
Westerville	$1,513
Cleveland Heights, OH	$1,193
Shaker Heights	$1,796
Euclid, OH	$889
Beachwood, OH	$2,108
Garfield Heights, OH	$958
Willoughby, OH	$1,372
Bedford, OH	$976
Chardon, OH	$1,467
East Cleveland, OH	$943
Bedford Heights, OH	$995

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mentor apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.