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property at 18 W Elder St

$1,295 - $1,316

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18 W Elder St

CincinnatiOH45202

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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 Clifton View priced from $845. Alvin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$975
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Gateway Plaza2BB2BR,1BA$1,053
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,099
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place starting at $1,938 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.29
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
1851 Walker St, Unit 11851 Walker St2BR,1BA$1.23
1706 Lang St, Unit 11706 Lang St2BR,2BA$1.59
Greenwich on The ParkTwo Bedroom Juliette2BR,2BA$1.53
1344 Main St, Unit #21344 Main St1BR,1BA$1.10
418 Dorchester Ave, Unit 418 Dorchester #3418 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.38
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Edgar listed at $985.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $845 at Clifton View.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $999 at Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Artistry Cincy and starts from $2,318.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!