Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $400 (30 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West End Studio Apartments | $1,519 | $1,200 | $1,741 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $775 | $3,450 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $1,080 | $5,685 |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,026 | $2,025 | $5,480 |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,295 | $2,780 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Cincinnati, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall priced from $730. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 |
201 Klotter Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,080 |
Fourth & Plum | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
1533 Pleasant St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Blonde | 10 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
1533 Elm St | 1533 - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, OH
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2158 W Clifton Ave Model at 2158 W Clifton Ave in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value West End apartment is the B1 Model at Riverhaus starting at $2,035 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2158 W Clifton Ave | 2158 W Clifton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Riverhaus | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Oasis | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
201 Klotter Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
2156 W Clifton Ave, Unit #1 | 2156 W Clifton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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 |
1533 Elm St | 1533 - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Fourth & Plum | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is Clifton View which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in West End costs $5,605.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
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 33 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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