Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $300 (78 Rentals)

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High Pointe Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,050 - $1,300
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$860 - $1,110
Required Monthly Fees
$190
Total Monthly Price
$1,050 - $1,300
Built in 2023Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

High Pointe Apartments

470 Lafayette AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Tower One
Rent Specials
$1,235 - $1,485
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$1,100 - $1,350
Required Monthly Fees
$135
Total Monthly Price
$1,235 - $1,485
Built in 2018Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tower One

2515 Burnet AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Contrast OTR
Rent Specials
$1,249 - $4,907
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$1,099 - $4,757
Required Monthly Fees
$150
Total Monthly Price
$1,249 - $4,907
Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1617 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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One41 Wellington Apartments
$1,352 - $1,922
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$1,292 - $1,862
Required Monthly Fees
$60
Total Monthly Price
$1,352 - $1,922
Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One41 Wellington Apartments

141 Wellington PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Alto Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,368 - $3,938
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$1,313 - $3,883
Required Monthly Fees
$55
Total Monthly Price
$1,368 - $3,938
Built in 2024Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Alto Apartments

1901 Bigelow StCincinnati, OH 45219
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Skytop Apartments
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$1,370 - $2,948
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$1,066 - $2,644
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Skytop Apartments

5280 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45230
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The Boulevard At Oakley Station
$1,370 - $2,250
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$1,356 - $2,236
Required Monthly Fees
$14
Total Monthly Price
$1,370 - $2,250
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Boulevard At Oakley Station

3225 Oakley Station BlvdCincinnati, OH 45209
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WOODBURN EXCHANGE
$1,450 - $3,168
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$1,400 - $3,118
Required Monthly Fees
$50
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$1,450 - $3,168
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

WOODBURN EXCHANGE

2533 Woodburn AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Wayne Lofts
Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Lofts

10090 Wayne AveCincinnati, OH 45215
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Cincinnati Lofts
Built in 2026Studio Apartments

Cincinnati Lofts

24 E 14th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Williams
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Williams

1228 E McMillan StCincinnati, OH 45206
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Linwood Towers
Built in 20261 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Towers

3600 Linwood AveCincinnati, OH 45226
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Victory Vistas
Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Vistas

4111 Victory PkyCincinnati, OH 45229
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6300 Montgomery
Built in 20261 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6300 Montgomery

6300 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45213

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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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 $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 $630, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $4,500.

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 3,033 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 $596 which is $3,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.