Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Banks Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Sinton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sinton Flats

340-344 W 4th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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One Lytle Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Lytle Place

621 E Mehring WayCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sycamore 307 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore 307 Apartments

307 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Banks, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Banks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Banks area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at One Lytle Place priced from $1,234. Textile Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable The Banks apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One Lytle PlaceThe Taylor - 1C1BR,1BA$1,234
Textile ApartmentsX09Studio,1BA$1,245
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,250
The Biltmore1-1bilts The Biltmore1BR,1BA$1,250
CBD Cincinnati ApartmentsS04Studio,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Banks, OH

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Banks area is the $1.92 price per square foot Alcove Model at The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value The Banks apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Reserve at 4th and Race starting at $2,375 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Banks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan HarbourAlcove2BR,2BA$1.92
The Reserve at 4th and RaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.18
Fourth & Plum2-1f&pFDenCFourth & Plum2BR,1BA$1.93
RiverhausA21BR,1BA$2.14
Current At The BanksArena1BR,1BA$2.47
CBD Cincinnati ApartmentsA051BR,1BA$2.73
Radius At The BanksSemi1BR,1BA$2.66
The Biltmore1-1bilts The Biltmore1BR,1BA$2.31
One Lytle PlaceThe Taylor - 1C1BR,1BA$2.47
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$2.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Banks, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Cincinnati. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the The Banks Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Banks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Banks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Banks is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Banks?

The cheapest apartment in The Banks is One Lytle Place which is listed at $1,234, while the average apartment in The Banks costs $4,934.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Banks?

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 The Banks 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 The Banks?

Cheap apartments in The Banks have an average cost of $181 which is $4,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Banks.

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