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property at 18 W Elder St

$1,604 - $1,643

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Available Aug 2

18 W Elder St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 440 Hopkins St

$1,650 - $1,900

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Aug 16

440 Hopkins St

CincinnatiOH45203
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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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Cincinnati's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Cincinnati and the best places to live with original content written by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher

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2108 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Student Housing
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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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1531 Elm St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1531 Elm St

1531 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Groton Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groton Lofts

700-704 Race 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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1533 Pleasant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Pleasant St

1533 Pleasant 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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1641 Sycamore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1641 Sycamore

1641 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Greenwich on The Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich on The Park

120 Garfield PlCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gramercy on Garfield
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy on Garfield

120-140 W Seventh StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Broadway Square
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Cincinnati Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cincinnati Lofts

24 E 14th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Alumni Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alumni Lofts

1310 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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161 E McMicken Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

161 E McMicken Ave

161 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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Mercer Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons

1341-1341 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Contrast OTR
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Contrast OTR

1617 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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525 E 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 E 13th St

525 E 13th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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409 Findlay Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

409 Findlay Street

1677 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45214
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Mt. Adams Living
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mt. Adams Living

1055 St Paul PlCincinnati, OH 45202
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Market Square
3 Bedroom Apartments

Market Square

30 Findlay StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1025 Central Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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216 Findlay St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

216 Findlay St

216 Findlay StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sycamore 307 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore 307 Apartments

307 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,235.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is 139 East Clifton Ave which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $29,704.

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 111 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 $457 which is $29,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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