Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (64 Rentals)

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Crane Factory Flats
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$1,400 - $2,300
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$1,400 - $2,300
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Crane Factory Flats

824 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Industry Cincinnati
$1,448 - $4,765
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$1,448 - $4,765
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Industry Cincinnati

1118 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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521 E 13th St
$1,545 - $1,795
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$1,545 - $1,795
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

521 E 13th St

521 E 13th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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$1,475 - $1,575

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641 Walnut St

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$1,710

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515 E 12th St

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969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12
$1,800
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969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12

969 Hatch 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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Columbia Flats
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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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Mt. Adams Living
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mt. Adams Living

1055 St Paul PlCincinnati, OH 45202
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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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Lancaster Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th 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 Studio unit found at Edgar priced from $975. Garfield Tower - GAR has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EdgarSTUBStudio,1BA$975
Garfield Tower - GARS MiniStudio,1BA$980
Lombardy Flats1-1lombsLombardy Flats1BR,1BA$1,075
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,175
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195
Gramercy on GarfieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
The Vibe ApartmentsMoxieStudio,1BA$1,200
Fourth & Plum1 Bed Den A1BR,1BA$1,200
Sky CentralStudio, 1 Bath - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.36 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,043. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 969 Hatch St Model at 969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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$1.36
969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12969 Hatch St2BR,1BA$1.20
Renaissance at the Power BuildingThe Galileo - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.91
East 8 LoftsLoft 21BR,1BA$1.82
The Biltmore1 bedroom - L1BR,1BA$1.66
319 Baum St, Unit Mt Adams319 Baum St1BR,1BA$1.56
Groton LoftsOne Bedroom On 7th1BR,1BA$1.88
19 on The ParkSycamore1BR,1BA$1.95
Fourth & Plum1 Bed Den A1BR,1BA$1.72
Garfield Tower - GARS MiniStudio ,1BA$1.78

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,250.

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 $10,477.

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 19 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 $10,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

Expert Rental Resources

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