
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (28 Rentals)
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The Bridges at Belmont

Tower Valley Flats

Wynbrook

Residence at Cedar Grove

West Galbraith Apartments

Norbend Apartments
College Hill
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cincinnati by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher. See how it ranks!

Aventura Apartments

Hilltop @ Northside

1627 Larch Ave

5860 Renee Ct

Providence Pointe
Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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6830 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 | $1,124 | $650 | $1,798 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $250 | $2,154 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $850 | $2,496 |
College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $1,200 | $1,865 |
College Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,935 | $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 The Bridges at Belmont priced from $650. Tower Valley Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. 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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The Bridges at Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Tower Valley Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Norbend Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
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 |
5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Aventura Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Hilltop @ Northside | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Providence Pointe | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $0.99 price per square foot Classic - Oversized Two Bedroom Model at Cedar Tower in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 5911 Cary Ave Model at 5911 Cary Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the College Hill 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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Cedar Tower | Classic - Oversized Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
5911 Cary Ave, Unit #3 | 5911 Cary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Norbend Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Renaissance North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Hilltop @ Northside | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Aventura Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Serenity at High Point | 3rd floor downtown facing apartment with view | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Tower Valley Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 a cheap apartment in College Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hill is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Hill?
The cheapest apartment in College Hill is Tower Valley Flats which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in College Hill costs $1,967.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hill?
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 6 regular apartments in College Hill 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 College Hill?
Cheap apartments in College Hill have an average cost of $186 which is $1,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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