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

107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

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Over-the-rhine, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Over-the-rhine?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Over-the-rhine Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $800 | $1,866 |
Over-the-rhine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $775 | $4,320 |
Over-the-rhine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,080 | $5,685 |
Over-the-rhine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,149 | $5,830 |
Over-the-rhine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $974 | $8,470 |
Over-the-rhine 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,175 | $2,795 | $8,850 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McMicken Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Sands Senior Apartments | 1Q 50% | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
201 Klotter Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,080 |
139 E Clifton Ave | L3 L4 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 | 318 E 14th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
2115 Central Ave, Unit Top Floor Unit 6 | 2115 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
2232 Ravine St, Unit 1 | 2232 Ravine St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Oasis | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
201 Klotter Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Sands Senior Apartments | 0D 60% | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOver-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
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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
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 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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