Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Cincinnati, OH from $300 (75 Rentals)

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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1919 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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McMicken Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

McMicken Ave

54 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at McMicken Ave priced from $725. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McMicken Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$745
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,025
139 E Clifton Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Vibe ApartmentsMoxieStudio,1BA$1,110
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,114
EdgarOne Bedroom Loft C1BR,1BA$1,115
One Lytle PlaceThe Taylor - 1C1BR,1BA$1,234

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.65 price per square foot 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 50 E McMicken Ave starting at $2,150 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
474 Dayton St, Unit 1474 Dayton St1BR,1BA$0.65
50 E McMicken Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.31
430 Hopkins St, Unit 1430 Hopkins St1BR,1.5BA$1.41
139 E Clifton Ave3 Beds/2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.84
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio ,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Best Local Schools in
Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH

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Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Cincinnati, Ohio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,234.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is McMicken Ave which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $3,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 4 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $126 which is $3,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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