What is the average apartment size in Painesville?

The average size for a Painesville, OH apartment is 994 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 Painesville?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Painesville is $1,404 per month, a 4.19% decrease from last years average of $1,465.

What is the average apartment size in Painesville?

The typical apartment in Painesville offers about 994 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Painesville, OH Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Painesville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Painesville?

In Painesville, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Painesville is $1,404, a 4.19% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,465.

One-bedroom apartments provide 692 square feet for $1,098, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,464 offer 1,053 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,416 sq ft) for $1,834, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Painesville, OH

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,404	994 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,098	692 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,464	1,053 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,834	1,416 sq. ft.

Painesville, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Painesville, OH have decreased by 4.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,465 to $1,404.

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

The largest share of rentals in Painesville, OH (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Painesville, OH?

4,160 or 51% of the households in Painesville, OH are renter-occupied while 3,934 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Painesville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Painesville	$1,404
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 Painesville 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.