Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Avon View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avon View Apartments

3613 Reading RdCincinnati, OH 45229
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Beecher Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beecher Flats

860-868 Beecher StCincinnati, OH 45206
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513-519 Hale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

513-519 Hale Ave

513-519 Hale AveCincinnati, OH 45229
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Beecher Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beecher Street

830-846 Beecher StCincinnati, OH 45206
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3693 Vine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3693 Vine St

3693 Vine StCincinnati, OH 45220
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111 E University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 E University Ave

111 E University AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Burton Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burton Apartments

946 Burton AveCincinnati, OH 45229

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130 E. Shields Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

130 E. Shields Street

130 E Shields StCincinnati, OH 45220
Student Housing
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2902 Bellevue Ave
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2902 Bellevue Ave

2902 Bellevue AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2612 Eden Ave
Studio Apartments

2612 Eden Ave

2612 Eden AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Vine Dale Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Vine Dale Apartments

3784-3794 Vine StCincinnati, OH 45217
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The Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

231 Oak StCincinnati, OH 45219
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232 Donahue
2 Bedroom Apartments

232 Donahue

232 Donahue StCincinnati, OH 45219
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University Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Townhomes

3557-3563 Eden AveCincinnati, OH 45229
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Avondale, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Beecher Flats priced from $625. Beecher Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Idamont Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
3693 Vine StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
2632 Eden AveStudio1BR,1BA$850
Alaska Apartments1X11BR,1BA$870
Dana Heights Apartments1005 Dana Ave Units (Renovated)1BR,1BA$920
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, OH

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2626 Eden Ave Model at ES Properties in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 3428 Harvey Ave Model at 3428 Harvey Ave, Unit Unit 3 starting at $1,399 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ES Properties2626 Eden Ave5BR,2BA$0.90
3428 Harvey Ave, Unit Unit 33428 Harvey Ave3BR,1BA$0.91
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
The Eden2 Bedroom - Model J | Available Now2BR,2BA$1.04
Residences at Avondale Town Center1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Alaska Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.26
Idamont Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
3693 Vine StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Avondale, Cincinnati, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $948.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Beecher Street which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $3,741.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

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 38 regular apartments in Avondale 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 Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $1,056 which is $2,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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