
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (70 Rentals)
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Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,553 | $700 | $4,078 |
Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $825 | $4,371 |
Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,295 | $5,685 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,422 | $2,607 | $9,200 |
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Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Flats on the Row priced from $999. Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Flats on the Row | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Garfield Tower Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
The Provident Apartments | The Washington | Studio,1BA | $1,114 |
The Vibe Apartments | Moxie | Studio,1BA | $1,114 |
Edgar | One Bedroom Loft C | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
One Lytle Place | The Taylor - 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
The Biltmore | 1-1bilts The Biltmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lombardy Flats | 1 bedroom - M | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront 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 Riverfront apartment is the 967 Hatch St Model at 967 Hatch St, Unit 967 starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront 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 |
967 Hatch St, Unit 967 | 967 Hatch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
430 Hopkins St, Unit 1 | 430 Hopkins St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
819 Central Ave, Unit 1 | 819 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Reserve at 4th and Race | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Newberry Lofts on 6th | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Renaissance at the Power Building | The Davinci | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Flats on the Row | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Garfield Tower Apartments | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverfront, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
School For Creat & Perf Arts High School
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Best Local Schools in Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
School For Creat & Perf Arts High School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverfront, Cincinnati, and the greater Cincinnati area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
74 / 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 Riverfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Flats on the Row which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $4,017.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?
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 76 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?
Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $124 which is $3,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.
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