
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Cincinnati, OH from $506 (154 Rentals) Page 3 of 4


La Ventura Apartments

37-39 Wuest St

The Lafayette Apartments

The Bloks

Montgomery Road Garden Window Apartments

The Waldo

Daniels 26

Jefferson 2724

2216-2218 Ohio Ave
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2215 Ohio Ave

331 Bryant Ave

River View East

The Aristo

2405 Ohio Ave

Twin Pines

Macey Courtyard

2558 Madison Rd

1531 Elm St

St. James of Eden Park
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2902 Bellevue Ave

Kirby School Apartments

2700 University Ct

274 Senator Place

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
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Gramercy on Garfield

Greenwich on The Park

2469 W McMicken Ave

Alumni Lofts

Contrast OTR

Altura Apartments

Seven Acres Senior Living

Crescent Ridge Apartments

The Arthur Historic Apartments

Barkley Ridge Apartments
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353 Taylor Ave

4007 Huston Ave

4005 Huston Ave

5118 Globe Ave

VC Lane

Vicinity at Memorial Pointe

Trail House Apartments

Furnished Studio-Cincinnati - Florence - Airport

Mary Ingles Place

9102 Reading Rd
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Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cincinnati?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $1,384 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $250 | $4,150 |
| Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $742 | $5,395 |
| Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,600 | $6,653 | $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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Cincinnati is Mary Ingles Place which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Cincinnati costs $1,561.
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 1,894 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 $497 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cincinnati.
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