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property at 641 Walnut St

$1,475 - $1,525

1 Bedroom Rentals

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641 Walnut St

CincinnatiOH45202

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Crane Factory Flats
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$1,510 - $2,300
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$1,510 - $2,300
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Crane Factory Flats

824 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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property at 1432 Elm St

$2,200

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1432 Elm St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

1432 Elm St
CincinnatiOH45202
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The Waldo
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The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Mercer Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons

1341-1341 Walnut 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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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 Mercer Commons priced from $944. Fourth & Plum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercer Commons1 Bedroom - 50% Tax Credit1BR,1BA$944
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio A1BR,1BA$975
1323 Pendleton Street1/11BR,1BA$975
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Gateway Plaza1AC1BR,1BA$1,048
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,099
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,150
Newberry Lofts on 6thVine Loft II1BR,1BA$1,181
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,021. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 814 Elm St Model at 814 Elm St, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 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.
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.34
814 Elm St, Unit 1814 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.32
521 E 13th St, Unit 4521 E 13th St2BR,1BA$1.16
421 Hopkins St, Unit 1421 Hopkins St1BR,1BA$1.45
The Reserve at 4th and RaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
East 8 LoftsLoft 21BR,1BA$1.82
The Biltmore1 bedroom - L1BR,1BA$1.66
319 Baum St, Unit Mt Adams319 Baum St1BR,1BA$1.75
Groton LoftsOne Bedroom On 7th1BR,1BA$1.88
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$1.74

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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City Center, Cincinnati, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,195.

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 $8,554.

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 12 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 $275 which is $8,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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