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Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cincinnati area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jonathan priced from $695. 709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
McMicken Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
La Ventura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$725
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Dover Heights"The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2303 Kenton St Model at 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 4172 Hamilton Ave Model at 4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2303 Kenton St, Unit #22303 Kenton St3BR,1BA$0.68
4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 24172 Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Clinton Springs Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
3449 McHenry Ave, Unit 113449 McHenry Ave1BR,1BA$0.97
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?

There are currently 2385 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $699 to $9,200. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $695 to $4,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Cincinnati?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Cincinnati ranges from $695 to $4,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,424.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Cincinnati?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Cincinnati range from $899 to $9,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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