Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (62 Rentals)

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Crane Factory Flats
$1,510 - $2,300
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$1,425 - $2,215
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$1,510 - $2,300
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crane Factory Flats

824 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Greenwich on The Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich on The Park

120 Garfield PlCincinnati, OH 45202
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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Groton Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groton Lofts

700-704 Race StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Gramercy on Garfield
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy on Garfield

120-140 W Seventh StCincinnati, OH 45202
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City Center, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth & Plum priced from $950. 1323 Pendleton Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
1323 Pendleton Street1/11BR,1BA$975
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Cincinnati Lofts0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34333Studio,1BA$1,005
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,015
Gateway Plaza2BB2BR,1BA$1,053
Lombardy Flats1-1lombsLombardy Flats1BR,1BA$1,100
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,100
EdgarLoft C1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center 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 City Center apartment is the 525 E 13th St Model at 525 E 13th St starting at $700 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center 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
525 E 13th St525 E 13th St1BR,1.5BA$0.35
The Reserve at 4th and RaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.35
521 E 13th St521 E 13th St2BR,1BA$1.36
Greenwich on The ParkTwo Bedroom Juliette Plus2BR,2BA$1.49
Newberry Lofts on 6thRoebling Loft I1BR,1BA$1.72
East 8 LoftsLoft 6Studio ,1BA$1.73
14 W Court St, Unit 714 W Court St1BR,1BA$1.77
Cincinnati Lofts0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34333Studio ,1BA$1.57

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Cincinnati, OH. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,110.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Fourth & Plum which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in City Center costs $7,556.

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 24 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 $310 which is $7,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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