
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (45 Rentals)
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Bellevue House Apartments

2431 Ohio Ave

325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2

975 E McMillan St

516 Milton St

1603 Broadway

1646 Vine St

139 E Clifton Ave

518 E 13th St
Mount Auburn
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cincinnati by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher. See how it ranks!

412 E 13th St

1 W McMillan St, Unit 1

Poste Apartments

Alumni Lofts

130 Valencia St

1785 Sycamore St

Radius At The Banks

242 Mccormick Pl

473 E McMillan St

2335 May St
Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Industry Cincinnati

The Alto

1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 3
Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Auburn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $895 | $1,866 |
Mount Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $875 | $2,980 |
Mount Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,250 | $5,685 |
Mount Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,225 | $5,920 |
Mount Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,119 | $999 | $8,530 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Auburn area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at McMicken Ave priced from $725. Bellevue House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Mount Auburn apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McMicken Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
412 E Thirteenth St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Poste Apartments | Station | Studio,1BA | $1,168 |
The Alto | Sotto | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
Industry Cincinnati | Studio - Collective | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
One41 Wellington | Hollister | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Sanctuary | 2BR,2BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 50 E McMicken Ave starting at $2,450 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 | 2303 Kenton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
50 E McMicken Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
2309 Kemper Ln, Unit 1 | 2309 Kemper Ln | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
129 Gage St, Unit 1 | 129 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Windsor Flats Rehab | M | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
409 Milton St, Unit apt.1 | 409 Milton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2 | 325 McGregor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Mount Auburn Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Auburn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Auburn is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Auburn is McMicken Ave which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Mount Auburn costs $8,460.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Auburn?
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 37 regular apartments in Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn?
Cheap apartments in Mount Auburn have an average cost of $487 which is $7,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Auburn.
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.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH
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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.

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.

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.