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2657 Highland AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cincinnati, OH

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cincinnati, OH area range in price from $250 to $29,620 with an overall median price of $4,585. The three Cincinnati neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Reading at $800, Country Hills at $750, and Cheviot at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cincinnati Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Reading$1,017$8004
Country Hills$1,199$75025
Cheviot$1,245$75016
College Hill$1,250$25040
East Westwood$1,250$79520
Monfort Heights$1,250$75031
White Oak$1,250$79521
Sterling Estates$1,310$82510
Mount Washington$1,394$67559
East Price Hill$1,395$67511

Cheapest Available Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Mary Ingles Place in the California neighborhood priced from $615. Telford 3419 in the Clifton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cincinnati apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Ingles PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$615
Telford 34191 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Clifwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The Roseanne1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
The BradfordStudioStudio,1BA$630
Tudor Court1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cincinnati area is the $0.50 price per square foot 5920 Kellogg Ave Model at 5920 Kellogg Ave, Unit B in the in the California neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Cincinnati apartment is the 2303 Kenton St Model at 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5920 Kellogg Ave, Unit B5920 Kellogg Ave1BR,1BA$0.50
2303 Kenton St, Unit #22303 Kenton St3BR,1BA$0.82
20 Clark Rd, Unit 120 Clark Rd2BR,1BA$0.71
3603 Schwartze Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.63
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.76
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
University Station3A Patio3BR,3BA$0.82
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.68
Mayridge/Westbrook ApartmentsMayridge 2B/1B 998SqFt2BR,1BA$0.83
1624-1632 Linden Dr2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.84

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Overview

Cincinnati, Ohio is a vibrant and livable US city in the Midwest. It is sometimes referred to as the northernmost Southern city, and is a transportation and cultural crossroads between the north and south due to its location on the Ohio and Licking Rivers and it’s links to the Mississippi and the South. Cincinnati is experiencing positive employment growth, particularly in the financial services, commercial, and manufacturing industries. Proctor & Gamble and Fifth/Third are the largest employers in the city. The city is known for its Germanic and Gothic architecture such as the Music Hall, Cincinnatian Hotel and the Shillito department store building. Cincinnati is also home to the Cincinnati Reds, the oldest Major League Baseball franchise and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Why live in Cincinnati, OH?

Cincinnati is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions and activities available to residents and visitors, while also maintaining affordability. The city offers neighborhoods to suit any taste and budget whether you’re a college student looking for an apartment in vibrant Over-the-Rhine or if you are looking for a luxurious place in Indian Hill. The city is home to not only professional football and baseball teams, but also college sports, and active community support for high school teams.

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Catrina • 1+ years in Cincinnati

January 19, 2026

Cincinnati 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, 2025

Cincinnati 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 $650.

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 $630, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $4,585.

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 3,092 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 $542 which is $4,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.

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