Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,100 (40 Rentals)

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1307 Main St

CincinnatiOH45202

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The Waldo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth 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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Gateway Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Broadway Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202

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Lancaster Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Columbia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Mt. Adams Living
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mt. Adams Living

1055 St Paul PlCincinnati, OH 45202
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1025 Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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East 8 Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

East 8 Lofts

317 E 8th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gramercy on Garfield
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy on Garfield

120-140 W Seventh StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sycamore 307 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore 307 Apartments

307 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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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

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $1,344.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Fourth & Plum which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in City Center costs $6,960.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?

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 5 regular apartments in City Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

Written by: Joey Hoelscher

Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.