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Berkshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Apartments

6601-6605 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45230
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Summit Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Ridge

5459-5473 Kirby AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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The Aristo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aristo

2596 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45208
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Sovereign Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Estates

3101-3111 Regal LnCincinnati, OH 45251
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St James Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Apartments

2315 St James AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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Mozart Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mozart Apartments

3204 Mozart AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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Delta House Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delta House Apartments

1031-1041 Delta AveCincinnati, OH 45208
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Ridgeview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

5462-5470 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45230
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The Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

11040-11050 Springfield PikeCincinnati, OH 45246
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King Towers Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers Apartments

6006 Dahlgren StCincinnati, OH 45227
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11689 Chester Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11689 Chester Rd

11689 Chester RdCincinnati, OH 45246
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Park Lane
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

4201 Victory PkyCincinnati, OH 45229
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Midway Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Midway Apartments

3208-3240 Midway AveCincinnati, OH 45238
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Village of Coldstream
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village of Coldstream

998 Meadowland DrCincinnati, OH 45255
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The Jameson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jameson

5540 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227
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One30 at Stonegate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One30 at Stonegate

7945 Stonegate DrCincinnati, OH 45255
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American Can Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

American Can Lofts

4101 Spring Grove AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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Drake Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Townhomes

8300-8301 Mayfair StCincinnati, OH 45216
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Altura Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altura Apartments

8650 Governors Hill DrCincinnati, OH 45249
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Normandy Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Green

6805 Sebree DrFlorence, KY 41042
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Kent Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Lofts

239 Grandview AveBellevue, KY 41073
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Cincinnati, OH Area Reviews

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Cat1+ 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.

Catrina1+ 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!

Joey1+ 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 3834 Glenway Ave which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $1,548.

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 2,021 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 $494 which is $1,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.

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