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Stonegate Apartments

The Commons

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Skytop Apartments

Sky Central

Century Lake Apartment Homes

Remington Place

Stone Creek Apartments

860 East
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Aspire Kenwood

Current At The Banks

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North Park Townhomes

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Parisian on Vine Apartments

Brookstone Village

WOODBURN EXCHANGE

One Lytle Place

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1041 Delta Ave, Unit 502

Trails at Mariemont
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Knolls Apartments

Olde Montgomery

Factory 52 Apartments

Artistry Cincy

Centennial Station

The Alto Apartments

Heritage Hill Estates Apartments

The RED

The Slate

One Rookwood
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4th and Race

Residences at Ag47

Heritage at Oakley Square

201 Emming St

Barkley Ridge Apartments

Devou Village

Watson's Landing

Grace Court

Ridgewood Apartments

VC Lane
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Crestbrook Apartments & Townhomes

Sanctuary Place

Seasons on Chelsea

The Lofts of Prospect Point

Gettysburg Square

City View Apartments

Lakeside Landing Apartments

Country Place

Highland Ridge Apartments - HLR

Carriage Court
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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 | $1,358 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $250 | $6,693 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $763 | $5,395 |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $800 | $9,363 |
| Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $866 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,967 | $6,664 | $10,000+ |
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Cincinnati, OH Area Reviews
Cat • 1+ years in Cincinnati
June 14, 2026Depending 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, 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 $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is 3834 Glenway Ave which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $1,554.
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 2,050 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 $1,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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