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310 Oak

3619 Clarion Avenue

Current At The Banks

Harbour Cove Apartments

Poste Apartments

Fourth & Plum

Versailles Village

The Blonde

Sixth Street Exchange
Where to Live in Cincinnati: Proximity-Based Neighborhood Rental Guide Near Major Employers
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Morrison Apartments

1350 Edwards Road

2410 Ohio Avenue

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1619 Mansfield St, Unit #2

Textile Apartments

HaNoBe

Tower One

Mercantile Apartments

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2900 Colerain Ave

Sky Central
Hailing the Queen City: A Local Take on Cincinnati, OH
Discover why renters love Cincinnati, OH. This guide highlights the reasonable cost of living, vibrant brewery scene, unique chili tradition, weekend markets, and scenic views from Mount Adams and the Ohio Riverfront.

Union on Taft

Edgecliff-Nassau

Stone Creek Apartments

860 East

Brookstone Village

Textile Lofts

Radius At The Banks

Mariemont Woods

WOODBURN EXCHANGE

Avalon - Forum, LLC - AVA
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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

One Lytle Place

The Whitfield

Madamore

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Parisian on Vine Apartments

The Alto Apartments

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Skytop Apartments

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Crane Factory Flats

Vantage at Anderson Towne Center

Grandin House

Centennial Station
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Heritage at Oakley Square

The RED

One Rookwood

Highland Commons Apartments

7 West 7th Apartments

413 Volkert Pl

Deck Haus

Herford

525 E 13th St

3405 Monteith Ave
Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 | $1,325 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $250 | $6,701 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,808 | $7,441 | $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 $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 $4,521.
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 2,224 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 $468 which is $4,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH
Written by: Joey Hoelscher
Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati
Written by: Joey Hoelscher
Cincinnati isn’t exactly known as a college town — still, with the city’s great variety and strong economy, it’s a great place to go to college (and maybe to stay for years to come)!

Hailing the Queen City: A Local Take on Cincinnati, OH
Written by: Catrina Cowart
Hi, I’m Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Cincinnati, Ohio, a southern city near the border next to Coventry, Kentucky.

Where to Live in Cincinnati: Proximity-Based Neighborhood Rental Guide Near Major Employers
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.