Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $506 (66 Rentals)

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The Vanguard
$825 - $1,649

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The Vanguard

1001 Marshall AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Verge
$1,240 - $1,4951 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Verge

165 W McMillan StCincinnati, OH 45219
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413 Volkert Pl
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413 Volkert Pl

413 Volkert PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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2317 Chickasaw St
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2317 Chickasaw St

2317 Chickasaw StCincinnati, OH 45219
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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111 E University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 E University Ave

111 E University AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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403 Probasco St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

403 Probasco St

403 Probasco StCincinnati, OH 45220
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130 E. Shields Street
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130 E. Shields Street

130 E Shields StCincinnati, OH 45220
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2405 Ohio Ave
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2405 Ohio Ave

2405 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Cat • 1+ years in Cincinnati

June 14, 2026

Depending on the part of Cincinnati you're looking at, you'll feel highly connected to the city life or a part of a more rural area. The nice thing about Cinci is that it's very close to both Kentucky (Lexington is about an hour away) and Columbus (also about 1-1.5 hours away), connecting you with two big cities within a short drive. The traffic can be pretty awful on the highways around Cinci, though, so keep that in mind if you have to commute, especially over the bridge.

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 $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?

The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is 631 Mulberry St which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $1,559.

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 1,552 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 $615 which is $944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.

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