Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (45 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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Lancaster Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th 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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525 E 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 E 13th St

525 E 13th 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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Sycamore 307 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore 307 Apartments

307 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1117 Broadway St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1117 Broadway St

1117 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Emery
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Emery

100 East Central PkyCincinnati, 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. Garfield Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. 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
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,025
The Vibe ApartmentsMoxieStudio,1BA$1,109
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,114
EdgarOne Bedroom Loft C1BR,1BA$1,115
One Lytle PlaceThe Taylor - 1C1BR,1BA$1,234
The Blonde10Studio,1BA$1,250
The Biltmore1-1bilts The Biltmore1BR,1BA$1,250
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,250
CBD Cincinnati ApartmentsS04Studio,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Mercer Commons Apartments in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,526. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 430 Hopkins St Model at 430 Hopkins St, Unit 1 starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Queensgate 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.
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.31
430 Hopkins St, Unit 1430 Hopkins St1BR,1.5BA$1.41
The Reserve at 4th and RaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Fourth & Plum2-1f&pFDenCFourth & Plum2BR,1BA$1.93
Renaissance at the Power BuildingThe Raphael - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.98
Sycamore PlaceB1BR,1BA$2.17
EdgarOne Bedroom Pat 51BR,1BA$2.24
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio ,1BA$1.86
The Biltmore1-1bilts The Biltmore1BR,1BA$2.31

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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 a cheap apartment in City Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Edgar which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in City Center costs $4,924.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?

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 76 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center?

Cheap apartments in City Center have an average cost of $156 which is $4,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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