Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butler County, OH from $300 (50 Rentals)

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Sherman Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Manor

926 S 2nd StHamilton, OH 45011
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Indian Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Springs

353-359 Hampshire DrHamilton, OH 45011
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Wintergreen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wintergreen Apartments

5412-5422 College Corner PikeOxford, OH 45056
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Greenbrier Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

1510 Bonita DrMiddletown, OH 45044
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Victoria Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Square

819 S Elm StOxford, OH 45056
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116 Grimes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Grimes St

116 Grimes StMiddletown, OH 45042
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Catalina
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina

6501 Germantown RdMiddletown, OH 45042
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LA Main Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

LA Main Apartments

599 Ethel CtMiddletown, OH 45044
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Shady Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Creek Apartments

3910 Roosevelt BlvdMiddletown, OH 45044
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1505 Manchester Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 Manchester Ave

1505 Manchester AveMiddletown, OH 45042

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Villages of Fairfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villages of Fairfield

861 Governors CtFairfield, OH 45014
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403 Sycamore Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

403 Sycamore Rd

403 Sycamore RdTrenton, OH 45067
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409 Mars Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

409 Mars Dr

409 Mars DrTrenton, OH 45067
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Georgian Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Arms

325 W High StOxford, OH 45056
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Vienna Forest Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vienna Forest Villas

330-496 Bavarian StMiddletown, OH 45044
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407 Sycamore Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

407 Sycamore Rd

407 Sycamore RdTrenton, OH 45067
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401 Sycamore Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Sycamore Rd

401 Sycamore RdTrenton, OH 45067
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5271 Hester Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5271 Hester Rd

5271 Hester RdOxford, OH 45056
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Lexington Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Apartments

1130 NW Washington BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
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403 Mars Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

403 Mars Dr

403 Mars DrTrenton, OH 45067
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810 Third St
2 Bedroom Apartments

810 Third St

810 000003rd StTrenton, OH 45067
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Oxford House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford House Apartments

12100 Midpines DrCincinnati, OH 45241
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Courtyard Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Square

1151 NW Washington BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
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Cheapest Available Butler County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Butler County, OH is a Studio unit found at Elmgrove in the Elk Creek Estates neighborhood priced from $740. Georgian Arms in the North Cincinnati neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butler County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ElmgroveS1Studio,1BA$740
Georgian Arms1/11BR,1BA$800
Westbrook Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$825
The Reserve1beds/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butler County, OH

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butler County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3X4 Model at Miami Preserve in the in the North Cincinnati neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Butler County apartment is the C1 Floor Plan (3 Bed w/ Den) Model at Hawks Landing starting at $719 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the North Cincinnati neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Butler County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Miami Preserve3X43BR,4BA$0.56
Hawks LandingC1 Floor Plan (3 Bed w/ Den)3BR,2BA$0.60
Courtyard SquareDeluxe 2B/2nd FL2BR,1.5BA$1.15
1436 NW Washington Blvd, Unit 31436 NW Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$0.91
Student Housing- 52 East Park Place4 bedroom 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.13
Echo FlatsReflection2BR,1.5BA$1.10
296 Glencross Ave, Unit 4296 Glencross Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Butler TownhomesButler Townhomes: 2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Twin Gables Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.26
201 Poplin Pl, Unit 1201 Poplin Pl2BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Butler County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Butler County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Butler County is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Butler County?

The cheapest apartment in Butler County is Georgian Arms which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Butler County costs $1,665.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Butler County?

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 42 regular apartments in Butler County 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 Butler County?

Cheap apartments in Butler County have an average cost of $406 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Butler County.

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