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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. Mercer Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. 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
Mercer Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$944
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio AStudio,1BA$975
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.96 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 836 York St Model at 836 York St, Unit 2nd Fl starting at $1,710 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Queensgate 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$0.96
836 York St, Unit 2nd Fl836 York St2BR,1BA$1.14
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
Mercer Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
2018 Burnet Ave, Unit 12018 Burnet Ave3BR,1BA$1.24
1706 Lang St, Unit 11706 Lang St2BR,2BA$1.50
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
131 Gage St, Unit Gage unit #2131 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.67
308 W McMicken Ave, Unit 3308 W McMicken Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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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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4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 764 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, OH with pricing that ranges from $875 to $24,496. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $975 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 $975 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,282.

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