
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $300 with Washer/Dryer (238 Rentals)
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La Ventura Apartments

2242 Flora St

2250 Flora St

787 Ludlow Ave

4937 Ralph Ave

Mont Michel Apartments

Residence at Cedar Grove

1514 Cedar Ave

1131 California Ave
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

999 Cleveland Ave

4216 South Ave

1622 Pleasant St

1938 Kentucky Ave

1940 Kentucky Ave

1934 Kentucky Ave

1944 Kentucky Ave

1946 Kentucky Ave

1936 Kentucky Ave

The Pines

Bellevue House Apartments

South Terrace Apartments

2502 Flanigan Ct

Prime Apartments and Townhomes at White Oak

2971 Deckebach Ave

The Heights

Colonial Gardens

3016 Parkview Ave

Panorama Apartments

The Arbors of Kenilworth Court

Woodgrove Point

Sharon Woods Apartments

Union Commons Family

Diamond Oaks

Lee's Crossing

The Links

2469 W McMicken Ave

5628 Abbottsford St

Montclair in the Woods

Bells Lake Apartments

Woodland Village

Timber Trails

Northwest Woods
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.