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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cincinnati, OH

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cincinnati, OH area range in price from $250 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $2,847. The three Cincinnati neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Henry Hannahs Farm at $1,095, White Oak West at $1,150, and Covedale at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cincinnati Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Henry Hannahs Farm$1,100$1,0952
White Oak West$1,150$1,1501
Covedale$1,200$60019
Bridgetown North$1,225$60025
Monfort Heights$1,237$2507
Golf Manor$1,272$1,2502
Carthage$1,300$1,3001
Finneytown$1,300$25012
Cheviot$1,375$72522
East Price Hill$1,395$72523

Cheapest Available Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at The Bridges at Belmont in the Winton Hills neighborhood priced from $650. Tower Valley Flats in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cincinnati apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tower Valley Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Aspen Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 565 (Balcony)1BR,1BA$680
Ludlow 960Studio1BR,1BA$695
The JonathanStudio1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
McMicken Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
La Ventura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mayridge/Westbrook ApartmentsMayridge 1B/1B 690SqFt1BR,1BA$700
Maple Grove Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH

As of April 13, 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 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Walnut Creek Townhomes starting at $1,799 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Dillonvale 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
Walnut Creek Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.95
2309 Kemper Ln, Unit 12309 Kemper Ln2BR,2BA$0.94
4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 24172 Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
1280 Section Rd, Unit #21280 Section Rd2BR,1BA$0.89
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
2158 W Clifton Ave2158 W Clifton Ave1BR,1BA$0.83
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
Mt Airy Horseshoe Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,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.

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Joey • 1+ years in Cincinnati

February 25, 2025

Cincinnati is a large midwestern city with something to offer just about anyone. The city itself has 52 neighborhoods with unique character and charm, plus some beautiful late 19th century architecture that I've never seen anywhere else not on the East Coast. Dozens of townships and smaller cities surround the city proper, and each of these has its own vibe and character. We love living here!

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 $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?

The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is Tower Valley Flats which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $2,847.

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 3,396 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 $472 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.

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