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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 $795. Alvin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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$795
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2018 Burnet Ave Model at 2018 Burnet Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,695 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Mount Adams 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.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
2018 Burnet Ave, Unit 22018 Burnet Ave4BR,1BA$0.89
129 Gage St, Unit 1129 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.14
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.30
836 York St, Unit 2nd Fl836 York St2BR,1BA$1.11
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
1851 Walker St, Unit 11851 Walker St2BR,1BA$1.23
139 E Clifton Ave2021BR,1BA$1.37
418 Dorchester Ave, Unit 418 Dorchester #3418 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #3

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 786 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH with pricing that ranges from $850 to $23,811. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $1,395 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $1,395 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,348.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Business District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Business District range from $1,400 to $9,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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