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1087 Grand Ave

948 Ludlow Ave

545 Lowell Ave

559 Lowell Ave

2817 Glendora Ave

26 W Daniels St

415 Probasco St

3300 Jefferson Ave

2756-2766 W North Bend Rd
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2162 Stratford Ave

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5361 Plumridge Dr, Unit 3

Glenmore Building

808 Academy Ave

5013 Lillian Dr
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1729 Grand Ave

1733 Grand Ave

3065 Bracken Woods Ln

4247 W 8th St

104 Bank Ave

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Clifton Colony

Cedar Tower

413 Volkert Pl, Unit 3
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524 Riddle Crest Ln, Unit 5

Long Acres Apartments

Renaissance Apartments

Vantage Pointe West Apartment Homes

3226 Bishop St

2638 Stanton Ave

949 Adams St

943 Tennessee Ave

3549 Harvey Ave

7244 Reading Rd
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2525 Flanigan Ct

5009 Newfield Ave

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1657 Cedar Ave, Unit 3

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1808 Sutton Ave

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1804 Sutton Ave, Unit 20

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1705 Sutton Ave

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3097 Riddle View Ln, Unit D

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5009 Newfield Ave, Unit C

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525 E 13th St, Unit 4B

5424 Hamilton Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cincinnati?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cheap Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $250 | $5,217 |
| Cheap Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $759 | $5,395 |
| Cheap Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $800 | $9,200 |
| Cheap Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $699 | $9,518 |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,008 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,135 | $6,646 | $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 631 Mulberry St which is listed at $575, 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 2,826 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 $544 which is $1,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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