
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Cincinnati, OH from $300 (58 Rentals)
Apartments in Cincinnati with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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Mont Michel Apartments

Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley

1824 Mears Ave

Hilltop @ Northside

Lakeshore Drive Apartment Homes

Bellevue House Apartments

Providence Pointe

The Heights

Foxwood Apartments
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

Woodgrove Point

Union Commons Family

The Links

2469 W McMicken Ave

Timber Trails

High Pointe Apartments

384 Probasco

The Provident Apartments

HaNoBe

537 Elberon Ave

Stonegate Apartments

Arbors of Anderson

The Commons

CBD Cincinnati Apartments

The Alto

BrookStone Village

Madamore

2401 Grandview Ave, Unit 4

1533 Elm St

The RED Apartments & Townhomes

One 30 Stonegate

Century Lake Apartment Homes

American Can Lofts

The Villages at Symmes Crossing

Altura Apartments

Skytop Apartments

One41 Wellington

Grandin House

The Union

Current At The Banks

2326 Ashland Ave, Unit Ashland #3

Champion Club Apartments

Seasons on Chelsea

Cedar Ridge

Flats on the Row

Campus View

Clovernook Apartments

Crossings of Kenton

Lakeside Landing
Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cincinnati?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $1,384 | $645 | $3,942 |
Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $250 | $4,225 |
Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $718 | $5,700 |
Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $910 | $9,200 |
Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $989 | $4,585 |
Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $1,050 | $3,875 |
Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,245 | $3,795 | $4,800 |
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is 2842 Montana Ave which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $2,390.
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 38,985 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 $464 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH
Written by: Joey Hoelscher
Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.