
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Cincinnati, OH from $300 (75 Rentals)
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518 E 13th St
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1785 Sycamore St

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Radius At The Banks

Artistry Cincy

1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 3

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Current At The Banks

The Baldwin

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Seven at Broadway

1010 On The Rhine

430 Hopkins St, Unit 1

The Mercantile Apartments

Renaissance at the Power Building

The Reserve at 4th and Race

1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2
Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,552 | $950 | $4,044 |
Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $825 | $4,335 |
Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,350 | $5,685 |
Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $2,400 | $9,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McMicken Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Flats on the Row | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Garfield Tower Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Vibe Apartments | Moxie | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
The Provident Apartments | The Washington | Studio,1BA | $1,114 |
Edgar | One Bedroom Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
One Lytle Place | The Taylor - 1C | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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474 Dayton St, Unit 1 | 474 Dayton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
50 E McMicken Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
430 Hopkins St, Unit 1 | 430 Hopkins St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 3 Beds/2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Newberry Lofts on 6th | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Flats on the Row | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Garfield Tower Apartments | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Business District, Cincinnati, OH
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Best Local Schools in Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
School For Creat & Perf Arts High School
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Best Local Schools in Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
School For Creat & Perf Arts High School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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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.
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.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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