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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cincinnati, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cincinnati, OH area range in price from $250 to $9,200 with an overall median price of $2,387. The three Cincinnati neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Evendale at $825, Bridgetown North at $565, and Monfort Heights at $250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cincinnati Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Evendale$975$825131
Bridgetown North$1,055$565410
Monfort Heights$1,080$25062
Henry Hannahs Farm$1,095$90071
Kennedy Heights$1,150$645412
White Oak West$1,150$1,15012
Cheviot$1,200$565382
Covedale$1,200$575357
Finneytown$1,250$250202
Golf Manor$1,274$1,25035

Cheapest Available Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Probasco 362 in the Clifton neighborhood priced from $645. The Bridges at Belmont in the Winton Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cincinnati apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Probasco 362Studio1BR,1BA$645
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tower Valley Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$695
The JonathanStudio1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Maple Grove Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$700
La Ventura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Kennedy Crossing1x1 5671BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cincinnati area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2303 Kenton St Model at 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Cincinnati apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2303 Kenton St, Unit #22303 Kenton St3BR,1BA$0.68
474 Dayton St, Unit 1474 Dayton St1BR,1BA$0.65
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
Bells Lake Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
Evenview1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Mt Airy Horseshoe Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$0.97
3449 McHenry Ave, Unit 113449 McHenry Ave1BR,1BA$0.97

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Cincinnati Overview

Cincinnati, Ohio is a vibrant and livable US city in the Midwest. It is sometimes referred to as the northernmost Southern city, and is a transportation and cultural crossroads between the north and south due to its location on the Ohio and Licking Rivers and it’s links to the Mississippi and the South. Cincinnati is experiencing positive employment growth, particularly in the financial services, commercial, and manufacturing industries. Proctor & Gamble and Fifth/Third are the largest employers in the city. The city is known for its Germanic and Gothic architecture such as the Music Hall, Cincinnatian Hotel and the Shillito department store building. Cincinnati is also home to the Cincinnati Reds, the oldest Major League Baseball franchise and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Why live in Cincinnati, OH?

Cincinnati is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions and activities available to residents and visitors, while also maintaining affordability. The city offers neighborhoods to suit any taste and budget whether you’re a college student looking for an apartment in vibrant Over-the-Rhine or if you are looking for a luxurious place in Indian Hill. The city is home to not only professional football and baseball teams, but also college sports, and active community support for high school teams.

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Getting Around Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cincinnati Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cincinnati is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?

The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is Probasco 362 which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $2,387.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cincinnati?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38,539 regular apartments in Cincinnati that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cincinnati?

Cheap apartments in Cincinnati have an average cost of $468 which is $1,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.

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