
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $506 (164 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


The Majestic

274 Senator Place

The Provident Apartments

Blue Valley Flats

Current At The Banks

Poste Apartments

The Blonde

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Siegel Select Cincinnati/Sharonville

Sixth Street Exchange
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Walk to UC & UC Medical | 1BR/2BR Apartments

The Vibe Apartments

Textile Apartments

Tower One

Union on Taft

Sky Central

Contrast OTR

East 8 Lofts

Sycamore Place

Monastery Apartments
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HaNoBe

Magnolia Pointe Apartments

The Alto Apartments

Factory 52 Apartments

WOODBURN EXCHANGE

Madamore

Euclid Square

Seven at Broadway

Skytop Apartments

Artistry Cincy
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Centennial Station

Mercantile Apartments

The RED

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242 Mccormick Pl, Unit SI ID1056116P

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Crane Factory Flats

Malvern Apartments

Mozart

Sands Senior Apartments

Paragon of White Oak

The Roanoke
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201 Emming St

3036-3044 Victory Pky

Clifwood

415 Probasco St

362 Probasco St

The Jonathan

Glendora 2829

3209 Bishop Street

2300 Auburn Ave

Ludlow 960
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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 | $1,277 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $250 | $5,323 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,778 | $7,395 | $10,000+ |
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Cincinnati, OH Area Reviews
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 $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is 362 Probasco St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $3,150.
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 2,267 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 $541 which is $2,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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