Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cuf Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (74 Rentals)

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2802 Digby Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
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2431 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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2339 Rohs St

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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413 Volkert Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 Volkert Pl

413 Volkert PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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201 Emming St
Studio Apartments

201 Emming St

201 Emming StCincinnati, OH 45219
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2300 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave

2300 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2328/2334 Moerlein
1 Bedroom Apartments

2328/2334 Moerlein

2328-2334 Moerlein AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Straight Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Straight Street Apartments

650 Straight StCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Jonathan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jonathan

451 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Probasco 362
1 Bedroom Apartments

Probasco 362

362 Probasco StCincinnati, OH 45220
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1919 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Cuf - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati

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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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2886 W McMicken Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2886 W McMicken Ave

2886 W McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45225
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29 W Daniels St
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 W Daniels St

29 W Daniels StCincinnati, OH 45219
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Lowell 501
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell 501

507 Lowell AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Clifwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifwood

3304 Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2971 Deckebach Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2971 Deckebach Ave

2971 Deckebach AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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The Roseanne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Roseanne

3300 Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Cuf, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cuf Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cuf area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Sands Senior Apartments priced from $459. The Jonathan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Cuf apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sands Senior Apartments0D 30%Studio,1BA$459
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
McMicken Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Clifwood1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$745
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
The Overlook at Clifton1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$770
618 ProbascoStudioStudio,1BA$775
Clifton Colony1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Bishop 32091 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cuf, OH

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cuf area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1922 Bigelow St Model at 1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Cuf apartment is the 107 Valencia St Model at 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 starting at $800 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cuf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
2813 Colerain Ave, Unit 12813 Colerain Ave1BR,1BA$1.28
The Verge2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.51
2115 Central Ave, Unit Top Floor Unit 62115 Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
2232 Ravine St, Unit 12232 Ravine St1BR,1BA$1.08
201 Klotter Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.54
Clifton Colony1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cuf, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #82

Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio, 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cuf Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cuf?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cuf is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cuf?

The cheapest apartment in Cuf is The Jonathan which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Cuf costs $3,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cuf?

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 29 regular apartments in Cuf 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 Cuf?

Cheap apartments in Cuf have an average cost of $680 which is $3,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cuf.

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