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594 De Votie Ave
$6001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

594 De Votie Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45225
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Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Cincinnati and the best places to live with original content written by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher

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2242 Flora St
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Aug 1, 2025

2242 Flora St

Cincinnati, OH 45219
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2250 Flora St
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Aug 1, 2025

2250 Flora St

Cincinnati, OH 45219
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805 Harris Ave
$7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

805 Harris Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45205
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843 Delehanty Ct
$7751 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 15, 2025

843 Delehanty Ct

Cincinnati, OH 45238
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4925 Paddock Rd
$7751 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

4925 Paddock Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45237
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Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cincinnati, OH

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Cincinnati, OH area range in price from $250 to $8,940 with an overall median price of $2,296. The three Cincinnati neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Monfort Heights at $565, White Oak East at $695, and White Oak West at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cincinnati Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Monfort Heights$910$5652
White Oak East$945$6954
White Oak West$945$6954
Carthage$950$6252
Covedale$995$57515
Country Hills$1,012$43547
Bridgetown North$1,050$57522
St Bernard$1,150$5102
Henry Hannahs Farm$1,175$1,0001
Delhi Hills$1,180$52565

Cheapest Available Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 2842 Montana Ave in the Westwood neighborhood priced from $575. The Roseanne in the Clifton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cincinnati apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2842 Montana Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$575
The RoseanneStudio1BR,1BA$625
Alston Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$631
Probasco 362Studio1BR,1BA$645
ClifwoodStudio1BR,1BA$645
The JonathanStudio1BR,1BA$645
2512-2516 Highland AveStudioStudio,1BA$650
Miami Ridge Apartments 41BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Ludlow 960Studio1BR,1BA$695
Tudor CourtStudio1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH

As of December 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Cincinnati area is the $0.90 price per square foot 811 Lexington Ave Model at 811 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Cincinnati apartment is the 3968 W 8th St Model at 3968 W 8th St, Unit 3968 w 8th Loft starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Riverside 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.
811 Lexington Ave, Unit 2811 Lexington Ave4BR,1BA$0.90
3968 W 8th St, Unit 3968 w 8th Loft3968 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.88
Sanctuary Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
4344 Kirby Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.73
4843 Reading Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Bells Lake Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Hub Cincinnati4 x 24BR,2BA$0.96
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Roselawn Summit Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.97
Alston Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.84

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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.

Cincinnati, OH
Population: 302,605

Ranked #65

in US Census Population by City

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cincinnati?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cincinnati is at 2512-2516 Highland Ave listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cincinnati Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cincinnati Apartment is $575 at 2842 Montana Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cincinnati Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cincinnati is starting from $631 at Alston Park.

What is the most affordable Cincinnati Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cincinnati Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Burton Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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