
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cincinnati, IA from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Biston Apartments

Jefferson Building

Rollins Apartments

EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

Centerville Senior Lofts

Country Club Estates

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

Washington Apartments
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Sunset Apartments

Indianola Park II Apartments

Orchard Meadows

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Northern Plains by Kading

Dennis Park Apartments

Fish Creek

Deer Run Apartments

Norwalk Meadows

Prairie Meadows Apartments
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Burbank Village Apartments

Linden East Apartments

High Pointe

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Vesta Village by Kading

Somerset

Villa's on Bell

Cedarbrooke Place

Schoolyard Rowhomes

Allure at 57

430 S Webster St
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Osceola Heights by Kading

810 W 15th St

Legacy Landing Apartments

Linden West

Sunset Terrace

Brickyard Apartments

Carman Estates

Lyn Crossing

Emerald Reserve Indianola

The Vineyards
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Flats on 5th

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Southern Horizon by Kading

510 E Lake St

220 E Robard St

Fairfield Park II Apartments

Louden Lofts

1833 Curtis Ave

Tisdale Apartments

Indianola Park Apartments

Carlisle Park Apartments
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Cincinnati, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cincinnati?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $608 | $415 | $995 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $994 | $470 | $1,741 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $600 | $1,965 |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $895 | $1,901 |
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Cheapest Available Cincinnati Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cincinnati, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Centerville Senior Lofts priced from $600. Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $697. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cincinnati apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Senior Lofts | The Dublin | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $697 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $704 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1A 40% | 2BR,1BA | $706 |
| Indianola Park II Apartments | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Indianola Park Apartments | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Sunset Apartments | 2bd, 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $813 |
| Fish Creek | B1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, IA and Nearby
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cincinnati area is the $1.03 price per square foot Cottage - 3 Model at Vesta Village by Kading in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Cincinnati apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesta Village by Kading | Cottage - 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| High Pointe | Vail | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Osceola Heights by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Centerville Senior Lofts | The Dearborn | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Sunset Apartments | 2bd, 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cincinnati Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cincinnati Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cincinnati Apartment is $697 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cincinnati Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cincinnati is starting from $600 at Centerville Senior Lofts.
What is the most affordable Cincinnati Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cincinnati Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.