
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,055 (71 Rentals)


Garfield Tower - GAR

Fourth & Plum

516 E 13th St

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319 Baum St, Unit Mt Adams

The Provident Apartments

The Vibe Apartments

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Crane Factory Flats

East 8 Lofts

One Lytle Place
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The Biltmore

Textile Apartments

Radius At The Banks

412 E 13th St

19 on The Park

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1142 Saint Gregory St, Unit 1142 St Gegory

Sycamore Place

Current At The Banks

4th and Race

7 West 7th Apartments
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Monastery Apartments

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Industry Cincinnati

Textile Lofts

Newberry Lofts on 6th

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Parisian on Vine Apartments

641 Walnut St

The Reserve at 4th and Race

Seven at Broadway

Renaissance at the Power Building

Artistry Cincy
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Mercantile Apartments

The Blonde

31 E Court St

Sixth Street Exchange

Encore

1010 On The Rhine

Sky Central

AT580 Apartments

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111 E 13th St, Unit SI FL2-ID1056075P

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400 E 13th St, Unit SI ID1056132P
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962 Pavilion St, Unit SI FL2-ID1056059P

1137 Fuller St

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111 E 13th St, Unit SI ID1056146P

964 Pavilion St

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962 Pavilion St, Unit SI FL2-ID1234676P

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1429 Elm St, Unit SI ID1495912P

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1304 Broadway-SI ID1056130P, Unit SI ID1056130P

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1429 Elm St, Unit SI ID1549781P

1323 Pendleton Street

The Waldo
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City Center, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Studio Apartments | $1,504 | $975 | $3,200 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,055 | $6,701 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,350 | $5,358 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,228 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,826 | $7,167 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Read ArticleLocal Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #10
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is Lombardy Flats which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in City Center costs $9,451.
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 22 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center?
Cheap apartments in City Center have an average cost of $291 which is $9,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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