
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $950 (73 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


1323 Pendleton Street

The Waldo

Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC

Gateway Plaza

The Wells Building

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Gramercy on Garfield

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The Lofts at Shillito Place
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Groton Lofts

The Emery

Sycamore 307 Apartments

Alumni Lofts

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550 At Lytle Park
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 | $1,453 | $945 | $3,200 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $950 | $4,899 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,350 | $5,327 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,130 | $2,809 | $10,000+ |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,828 | $7,167 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is Mercer Commons which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in City Center costs $8,577.
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 10 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 $286 which is $8,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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