Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (42 Rentals)

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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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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sinton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sinton Flats

340-344 W 4th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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412 E Thirteenth St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

412 E Thirteenth St

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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One Lytle Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Lytle Place

621 E Mehring WayCincinnati, OH 45202
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525 E 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 E 13th St

525 E 13th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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East 8 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

East 8 Lofts

317 E 8th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1025 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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1117 Broadway St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1117 Broadway St

1117 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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City Center, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC priced from $999. Lombardy Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
Lombardy Flats0-1lombLombardy Flats1BR,1BA$999
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,050
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,080
Fourth & Plum1-1f&pCFourth & Plum1BR,1BA$1,099
EdgarOne Bedroom Loft C1BR,1BA$1,115
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,129
The Vibe ApartmentsMoxieStudio,1BA$1,200
Textile ApartmentsX071BR,1BA$1,243
CBD Cincinnati ApartmentsN04Studio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.06 price per square foot 635 Main St Model at 635 Main St, Unit #1 in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 1/1+ Model at Newberry Lofts on 6th starting at $1,541 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
635 Main St, Unit #1635 Main St2BR,2.5BA$2.06
Newberry Lofts on 6th1/1+1BR,1BA$1.08
430 Hopkins St, Unit 1430 Hopkins St1BR,1.5BA$1.41
The Reserve at 4th and RaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Renaissance at the Power BuildingThe Raphael1BR,1BA$1.90
Mercer Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
The Biltmore1-1biltmThe Biltmore1BR,1BA$1.59
One Lytle PlaceThe Lytle1BR,1BA$2.02
Fourth & Plum1-1f&pBFourth & Plum1BR,1BA$1.80
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio ,1BA$1.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Cincinnati, OH. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $999 at Lombardy Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,450 at Fourth & Plum.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Renaissance at the Power Building and starts from $2,639.

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