Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (55 Rentals)

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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

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

Mercer Commons Apartments

1341-1341 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 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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Groton Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groton Lofts

700-704 Race StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Broadway Square
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, 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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East 8 Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East 8 Lofts

317 E 8th 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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525 E 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 E 13th St

525 E 13th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1025 Central Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, 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 Mercer Commons Apartments 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 Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$944
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$975
EdgarStudio AStudio,1BA$975
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTUStudio,1BA$999
Greenwich on The ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,035
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195
Gramercy on GarfieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $0.96 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mercer Commons Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.52 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$0.96
Mercer Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Groton LoftsOne Bedroom Corner Vista1BR,1BA$1.77
Sycamore PlaceK1BR,1BA$1.76
30 West Court Street, Unit 20430 West Court Street1BR,1BA$1.71
East 8 LoftsLoft 171BR,1BA$2.07
The Biltmore1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$2.02
Greenwich on The ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio ,1BA$1.88

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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.

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,196.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Mercer Commons Apartments which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in City Center costs $7,689.

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 38 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 $268 which is $7,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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