
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $780 (548 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


1328 Chapel St

Hunter Ridge

Timber Trails

ReNew 3902

Overlook at Sunset

The Park On Montana

West Hills Apartments

3104 Gobel Ave

5911 Cary Ave
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111 Gage St

4423 Greenlee Ave

249 Senator Pl

Beech Crown Apartments

Lowell 558

The Seymour

170 Richardson Pl

440 Ludlow Ave

5465 Kirby Ave

1942 Kentucky Ave
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Hilltop @ Northside

1948 Kentucky Ave

Providence Pointe

3619 Clarion Avenue

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1641 Pasadena Ave, Unit 1641 Pasadena Ave, Unit 1641 Pasadena Ave

3337 Reading Rd, Unit C

Woodbrooke

Diamond Oaks

Residence at Cedar Grove

Cedar Tower
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Alaska Apartments

Harbour Cove Apartments

Colonial Gardens

2512 Rack Ct, Unit 3

Woodland Village

Thatcher Flats

1806 Dale Rd, Unit 4

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213 Mulberry St

7734 Greenland Pl, Unit 4

6631 Gracely Dr
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Arborstone Apartments

Ravenswood

Prime Apartments and Townhomes at White Oak

2117 St Leo Pl

566 Glenwood Ave, Unit 5

562 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1

John Arthur Flats -- For Seniors 55+

Mears Place Apartments

1607 Asmann Ave, Unit 7

The Pines Apartments and Townhomes
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cincinnati?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $250 | $5,323 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,998 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,593 | $7,037 | $10,000+ |
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Cincinnati, OH Area Reviews
Catrina • 1+ years in Cincinnati
January 19, 2026Cincinnati is great if you're active and street smart. It has parks, the Ohio River, and lots of restaurants. There are many popular/famous employers, too. The issue is the traffic, to be honest, is pretty severe, especially if you have to cross into Kentucky. Just keep that in mind!
Joey • 1+ years in Cincinnati
February 25, 2025Cincinnati is a large midwestern city with something to offer just about anyone. The city itself has 52 neighborhoods with unique character and charm, plus some beautiful late 19th century architecture that I've never seen anywhere else not on the East Coast. Dozens of townships and smaller cities surround the city proper, and each of these has its own vibe and character. We love living here!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cincinnati Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cincinnati is under $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is The Arts Apartments at Music Hall which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $3,127.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cincinnati?
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 2,309 regular apartments in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
Cheap apartments in Cincinnati have an average cost of $527 which is $2,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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