Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (51 Rentals)

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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth 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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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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Broadway Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth 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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Groton Lofts
Studio Apartments

Groton Lofts

700-704 Race StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gramercy on Garfield
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy on Garfield

120-140 W Seventh StCincinnati, OH 45202
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East 8 Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East 8 Lofts

317 E 8th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Mt. Adams Living
Studio to 2 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sycamore 307 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore 307 Apartments

307 Sycamore 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 Edgar priced from $1,175. Fourth & Plum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EdgarLoft C1BR,1BA$1,175
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$1,200
Sky CentralStudio, 1 Bath - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,250
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,250
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,250
Artistry CincyModStudio,1BA$1,308
Parisian on Vine ApartmentsS03Studio,1BA$1,340
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,379
Crane Factory Flats1CStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1400 Elm St Model at 1400 Elm St, Unit C in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the Pinot Noir Model at AT580 Apartments starting at $3,292 with a $2.12 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.
1400 Elm St, Unit C1400 Elm St2BR,2BA$1.61
AT580 ApartmentsPinot Noir2BR,2BA$2.12
Alumni LoftsF2BR,2BA$1.39
Mercer Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
One Lytle PlaceThe Sawyer2BR,2BA$1.48
521 E 13th St, Unit 1521 E 13th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Sycamore PlaceR1BR,1BA$1.74
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Renaissance at the Power BuildingThe Davinci - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.05
30 West Court Street, Unit 20430 West Court Street1BR,1BA$1.79

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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 $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Edgar which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in City Center costs $7,100.

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 $298 which is $6,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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