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Ashtabula, OH

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Savor access to Lake Erie’s coastline and small-town charm

Suburban Lakeside Riverside Active Scenic Historic Quaint Quiet College Town

Located at the mouth of the Ashtabula River on Lake Erie, Ashtabula lies an hour between the cities of Cleveland and Erie. Outdoor recreation abounds in Ashtabula, from water sports on Lake Erie to walking the trails in local parks. There are plenty of cultural activities in Ashtabula as well, with numerous museums, historic districts, and art centers in town. Kent State University at Ashtabula contributes a variety of cultural amenities to the community as well.

Ashtabula hosts the annual Crafts in the Park event every year, where guests can shop hundreds of handmade items. There are a wide variety of events across Ashtabula County as well, with the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival and Ashtabula County Fair held annually in neighboring Jefferson. Getting around from Ashtabula is easy with access to Route 11, U.S. 20, and I-90.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ashtabula, OH is $602 for a studio, $583 for one bedroom, $703 for two bedrooms, and $842 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashtabula has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$583/month
534 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lakeside Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-4

436 Students

6
out of 10

Erie Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

443 Students

4
out of 10

Ridgeview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

429 Students

4
out of 10

Michigan Primary School

Public

Grades PK-K

349 Students

Rating Unavailable

Huron Primary School

Public

Grades 1

225 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wallace H Braden Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

404 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeside Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

505 Students

5
out of 10

Edgewood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

510 Students

5
out of 10

Lakeside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

894 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Geneva State Park
  • Ashtabula, Carson and Jefferson Scenic Railroad

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.