
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Norbend Apartments

Residence at Cedar Grove

Tower Valley Flats

1714 Cedar Ave

Wynbrook

West Galbraith Apartments

1514 Cedar Ave
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5488 Bahama Terrace

Aventura Apartments

Hilltop @ Northside

5875 Renee Ct

5860 Renee Ct

Providence Pointe
College Hill
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6840 Simpson Ave
College Hill, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hill Studio Apartments | $939 | $600 | $1,506 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $250 | $2,000 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $800 | $2,317 |
College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $1,200 | $1,805 |
College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Residence at Cedar Grove priced from $650. Tower Valley Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residence at Cedar Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Tower Valley Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Renaissance North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Serenity at High Point | first floor apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Aventura Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Hilltop @ Northside | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Providence Pointe | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Spyglass | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.03 price per square foot 1831 W North Bend Rd Model at 1831 W North Bend Rd, Unit 2 in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 5736 Kiefer Ct Model at 5736 Kiefer Ct starting at $1,485 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Winton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1831 W North Bend Rd, Unit 2 | 1831 W North Bend Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
5736 Kiefer Ct | 5736 Kiefer Ct | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
5947 Belmont Ave, Unit WD Hookup | 5947 Belmont Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
5911 Cary Ave, Unit #3 | 5911 Cary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Cedar Tower | Deluxe - Oversized One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Hilltop @ Northside | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Renaissance North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Aventura Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Getting Around the College Hill Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Hill?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Hill is at Residence at Cedar Grove listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hill Apartment is $750 at Tower Valley Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Hill is starting from $925 at Aventura Apartments.
What is the most affordable College Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap College Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residence at Cedar Grove and starts from $1,200.
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