How much does it cost to rent in Mentor, OH?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Mentor, OH is $1,588. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Mentor cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Mentor falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #55 out of 128 cities at $1,588/mo.

When was Mentor rent data last updated?

Mentor rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Mentor

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Pop. 7,111·55th most expensive in Ohio·Mentor rents are up 5.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,588/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

-2.5%

vs US Median

-$377

Falling (Monthly)

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Mentor · $1,588

More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,588/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$64,000/yr

Local median income

$88,949/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mentor's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,100

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$1,850

Research median

$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$19,056/yr

At $1,588/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Mentor, OH is majority owner-occupied, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,111

Median income

$88,949

Median age

44.4

Renters

38.1%

Age distribution

16.4%

25.1%

18.4%

20.6%

19.6%

Under 1816.4%

18–3425.1%

35–5418.4%

55–6420.6%

65+19.6%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

89.8%

White89.8%

Black3.4%

Hispanic3.5%

Asian1.2%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

31.6%

38.8%

24.7%

No HS diploma4.9%

HS diploma31.6%

Some college38.8%

Bachelor's+24.7%

Housing tenure

61.9%

38.1%

Owner61.9%

Renter38.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mentor, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$56,532 → $88,949

up 57.3%

Population

7,135 → 7,111

down 0.3%

Renter share

38.5% → 38.1%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

22% → 24.7%

+2.7 pts

Median age

45.4 → 44.4

-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,532 in 2021 to $88,949 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 24.7% of adults here, versus 22% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Mentor on your salary?

At $1,588/mo, how Mentor rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 21.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 26.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 14.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 11.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 32.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 35.7% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 29% income

affordable

By apartment size

Mentor rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mentor. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Mentor, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mentor is $1,588/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,949/yr), Mentor ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mentor an affordable city for renters?

Mentor is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,588/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mentor falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mentor?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,588/mo in Mentor. The local median household income is $88,949/yr, meaning the typical Mentor household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mentor?

Rent in Mentor has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mentor rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Mentor is middle-of-the-pack for Ohio for rent, ranking #55 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,588/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mentor?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mentor ($1,588/mo): Euclid ($1,310/mo), Mayfield Heights ($1,355/mo), Willoughby ($1,486/mo).

What percentage of Mentor residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.1% of Mentor households are renters, while 61.9% are owner-occupied. Mentor leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.