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Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Cincinnati and the best places to live with original content written by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher

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2383 Wheeler St

CincinnatiOH45219
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Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cincinnati, OH

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cincinnati, OH area range in price from $250 to $9,200 with an overall median price of $2,386. The three Cincinnati neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Evendale at $825, Bridgetown North at $565, and Monfort Heights at $250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cincinnati Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Evendale$975$825131
Bridgetown North$1,055$565410
Monfort Heights$1,080$25062
Henry Hannahs Farm$1,095$90071
Kennedy Heights$1,150$645412
White Oak West$1,150$1,15012
Cheviot$1,200$565367
Covedale$1,200$575337
Finneytown$1,250$250202
Golf Manor$1,274$1,25035

Cheapest Available Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Probasco 362 in the Clifton neighborhood priced from $645. The Bridges at Belmont in the Winton Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cincinnati apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Probasco 362Studio1BR,1BA$645
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tower Valley Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$695
The JonathanStudio1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Maple Grove Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$700
La Ventura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Kennedy Crossing1x1 5671BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Cincinnati apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
474 Dayton St, Unit 1474 Dayton St1BR,1BA$0.65
Walnut Creek Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Sanctuary Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
Bells Lake Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
Mt Airy Horseshoe Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$0.97
3449 McHenry Ave, Unit 113449 McHenry Ave1BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Cincinnati?

There are currently 5090 Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $250 to $9,200. There are also 457 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cincinnati ranging from $575 to $7,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cincinnati ranges from $575 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,661.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cincinnati range from $910 to $9,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $989.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

Written by: Joey Hoelscher

Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.