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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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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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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut 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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Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifton View priced from $745. 139 E Clifton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
139 E Clifton Ave206Studio,1BA$899
EdgarLoft C1BR,1BA$1,175
1531 Elm St4F1BR,1BA$1,199
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$1,200
Sky CentralStudio, 1 Bath - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,250
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,250
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,250
Artistry CincyModStudio,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1400 Elm St Model at 1400 Elm St, Unit C in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the F Model at Alumni Lofts starting at $2,029 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1400 Elm St, Unit C1400 Elm St2BR,2BA$1.61
Alumni LoftsF2BR,2BA$1.39
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2318 E 14th St2BR,2BA$1.43
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
Mercer Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
One Lytle PlaceThe Sawyer2BR,2BA$1.48
300 E 3rd St, Unit 3 East300 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.28
521 E 13th St, Unit 1521 E 13th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at 139 E Clifton Ave listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $745 at Clifton View.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,379 at Mercer Commons Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aqua on the Levee and starts from $3,566.

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