Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (68 Rentals)

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One Lytle Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Lytle Place

621 E Mehring WayCincinnati, OH 45202
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Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sinton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sinton Flats

340-344 W 4th 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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Lancaster Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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East 8 Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East 8 Lofts

317 E 8th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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161 McMicken LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

161 McMicken LLC

161 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC priced from $999. Flats on the Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,085
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,114
EdgarOne Bedroom Loft C1BR,1BA$1,115
Broadway Square1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,145
The Blonde10Studio,1BA$1,250
The Biltmore1-1bilts The Biltmore1BR,1BA$1,250
1533 Pleasant St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,250
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.46 price per square foot 409 Milton St Model at 409 Milton St, Unit apt.1 in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Riverfront 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 Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
409 Milton St, Unit apt.1409 Milton St2BR,1BA$1.46
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.31
Vue 180Skyline I2BR,2BA$1.97
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom Plus Bonus Area1BR,1BA$1.75
Fourth & Plum2-1f&pFDenCFourth & Plum2BR,1BA$1.93
The Reserve at 4th and RaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
East 8 LoftsLoft 71BR,1BA$1.81
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
One Lytle PlaceThe Lytle1BR,1BA$2.02
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio ,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,050, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $9,730.

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 41 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 $255 which is $9,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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