Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Cincinnati, OH from $1,050 (58 Rentals)

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1307 Main St

CincinnatiOH45202

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Malvern Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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McMicken Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

McMicken Ave

54 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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1919 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2058 Auburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Waldo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sinton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sinton Flats

340-344 W 4th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Broadway Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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2112 Auburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Auburn Ave

2112 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Lancaster Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Columbia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1533 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Elm St

1533 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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161 McMicken LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

161 McMicken LLC

161 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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1025 Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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East 8 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

East 8 Lofts

317 E 8th StCincinnati, OH 45202

Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,310.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Clifton View which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $29,490.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 18 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $258 which is $29,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

Written by: Joey Hoelscher

Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.