Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (28 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Over-the-rhine area of Cincinnati.

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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201 Emming St
Studio Apartments

201 Emming St

201 Emming StCincinnati, OH 45219
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McMicken Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

McMicken Ave

54 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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1919 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219

Over-the-rhine - 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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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1531 Elm St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1531 Elm St

1531 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1533 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Elm St

1533 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Over-the-rhine, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Over-the-rhine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Over-the-rhine area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at McMicken Ave priced from $700. The Arts Apartments at Music Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Over-the-rhine apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McMicken Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Sands Senior Apartments1Q 50%1BR,1BA$875
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
201 Klotter Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,080
139 E Clifton AveL3 L41BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Over-the-rhine, OH

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Over-the-rhine area is the $1.43 price per square foot 318 E 14th St Model at 318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Over-the-rhine apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Mercer Commons Apartments starting at $1,526 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Over-the-rhine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2318 E 14th St2BR,2BA$1.43
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.31
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
2115 Central Ave, Unit Top Floor Unit 62115 Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
2232 Ravine St, Unit 12232 Ravine St1BR,1BA$1.08
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan HarbourOasis1BR,1BA$1.77
201 Klotter Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.54
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Sands Senior Apartments0D 60%Studio ,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Over-the-rhine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Over-the-rhine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Over-the-rhine is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Over-the-rhine?

The cheapest apartment in Over-the-rhine is McMicken Ave which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Over-the-rhine costs $4,305.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Over-the-rhine?

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 238 regular apartments in Over-the-rhine 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 Over-the-rhine?

Cheap apartments in Over-the-rhine have an average cost of $650 which is $3,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Over-the-rhine.

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