Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Cincinnati, OH from $300 (89 Rentals)

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213 Mulberry St
$1,095 - $1,495
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213 Mulberry St

213 Mulberry StCincinnati, OH 45202
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property at 412 E 13th St

$1,200 - $1,375

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Available Jun 14

412 E 13th St

CincinnatiOH45202
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Industry Cincinnati
$1,448 - $4,765
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1118 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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$1,475 - $1,525

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641 Walnut St

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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2108 Auburn Ave
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2108 Auburn Ave

2108 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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1919 Elm St
1 to 2 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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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 Studio unit found at 2108 Auburn Ave priced from $650. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2108 Auburn Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$650
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
1701 Sycamore Street1/11BR,1BA$800
1531 Elm StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$899
1533 Pleasant St15311BR,1BA$899
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
1323 Pendleton Street1/11BR,1BA$975
EdgarSTUBStudio,1BA$975
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
139 East Clifton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.34 price per square foot Unavailable Model at 50 E McMicken Ave in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 969 Hatch St Model at 969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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.
50 E McMicken AveUnavailable2BR,2BA$1.34
969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12969 Hatch St2BR,1BA$1.20
109 E 12th St, Unit B109 E 12th St2BR,1BA$1.25
213 Mulberry St213 Mulberry St2BR,1BA$0.95
1705 Sycamore Street2/12BR,1BA$1.31
229 E 5th St, Unit 1229 E 5th St1BR,1BA$1.29
139 East Clifton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft1BR,1BA$1.11
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.38
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
2108 Auburn Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.30

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Cincinnati, Ohio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,000.

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 $725, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $28,923.

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 16 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 $182 which is $28,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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