
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $506 (168 Rentals) Page 3 of 4


The Bradford

The Cliffs Apartments

The Jonathan

2108 Auburn Ave

2512-2516 Highland Ave

2409-2417 W. Clifton Ave

Telford 3405

5848 Montgomery Road

The Amy
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4821 Reading Road

507 Lowell Ave

3025 Clifton Ave

415 Probasco St

Lowell 555

Telford 3419

362 Probasco St

La Ventura Apartments

37-39 Wuest St

2058 Auburn Ave
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The Lafayette Apartments

The Bloks

The Waldo

3239 Bishop Street

26 W Daniels St

Jefferson 2724

331 Bryant Ave

The Aristo

River View East

2405 Ohio Ave
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Twin Pines

Macey Courtyard

2558 Madison Rd

St. James of Eden Park

2902 Bellevue Ave

2700 University Ct

Kirby School Apartments

The Flats at Wasson Way II

Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC

Paramount Square - Walnut Hills

The Lofts at Shillito Place

Groton Lofts

11689 Chester Rd

Gramercy on Garfield

Greenwich on The Park

Mt. Adams Living

2469 W McMicken Ave

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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 | $1,325 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $250 | $6,701 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,808 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,808 | $7,441 | $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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is 3209 Bishop Street which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $4,309.
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 2,223 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 $454 which is $3,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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