Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 1514 Cedar Ave

1514 Cedar Ave

CincinnatiOH45224

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776 Hand
1 Bedroom Apartments

776 Hand

776-784 Hand AveCincinnati, OH 45232
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The Bradford
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradford

1500 Groesbeck RdCincinnati, OH 45224
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Silver Oak Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oak Estates

5670 Winneste AveCincinnati, OH 45232
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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!

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Kirby Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby Apartments

5459-5473 Kirby AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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Winton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Woods

740 Kings Run RdCincinnati, OH 45232
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Airy Woods Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Airy Woods Apartments

5135 Hawaiian TerCincinnati, OH 45223
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Serenity at High Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity at High Point

5474-5484 Bahama TerCincinnati, OH 45223
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property at 6840 Simpson Ave

6840 Simpson Ave

North College HillOH45239

College Hill, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tower Valley Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Norbend Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
West Galbraith Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Renaissance NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Serenity at High Pointfirst floor apartment1BR,1BA$825
5424 Hamilton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Aventura ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Hilltop @ Northside1 BR1BR,1BA$885
Providence Pointe1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH

As of March 25, 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 5947 Belmont Ave Model at 5947 Belmont Ave, Unit WD Hookup starting at $1,325 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1831 W North Bend Rd, Unit 21831 W North Bend Rd3BR,1BA$1.03
5947 Belmont Ave, Unit WD Hookup5947 Belmont Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
5911 Cary Ave, Unit #35911 Cary Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Cedar TowerDeluxe - Oversized One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
West Galbraith Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Hilltop @ Northside1 BR1BR,1BA$1.26
Renaissance NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Aventura ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
5424 Hamilton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Tower Valley Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Cincinnati. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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 $2,000.

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 100 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 $165 which is $1,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hill.

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