Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (73 Rentals)

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Crane Factory Flats
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$1,435 - $2,300
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$1,435 - $2,300
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crane Factory Flats

824 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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property at 31 E Court St

$1,629

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$1,629
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$1,629

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 1

31 E Court St

CincinnatiOH45202

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property at 440 Hopkins St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

440 Hopkins St, Unit #3

440 Hopkins St
CincinnatiOH45203
property at 400 E 13th St

$1,977 - $2,755

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$1,977
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$1,977

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Available Aug 16

400 E 13th St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 1137 Fuller St

$2,258 - $2,395

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$2,258
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Available Aug 16

1137 Fuller St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 1324 Main St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1324 Main St, Unit 2C

1324 Main St
CincinnatiOH45202
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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth 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 Lombardy Flats priced from $975. Garfield Tower - GAR has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$975
Garfield Tower - GARA1 Remodel1BR,1BA$1,120
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$1,175
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,180
The Blonde10Studio,1BA$1,250
Sky CentralStudio, 1 Bath - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,250
Textile ApartmentsX161BR,1BA$1,290
The Biltmore1 bedroom - L1BR,1BA$1,350
Gramercy on GarfieldOne Bedroom Plus1BR,1BA$1,396
Textile LoftsL13-0BRStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,036. 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$1.35
969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12969 Hatch St2BR,1BA$1.20
437 Clark St, Unit 437A Clark St437 Clark St2BR,2BA$1.25
514 E 12th St, Unit 3514 E 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Alumni LoftsJ1BR,1.5BA$1.67
The Reserve at 4th and RaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.68
1142 Saint Gregory St, Unit 1142 St Gegory1142 Saint Gregory St1BR,1BA$1.27
Groton LoftsOne Bedroom On 7th Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.55
The Biltmore1 bedroom - L1BR,1BA$1.66
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Lombardy Flats which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in City Center costs $1,850.

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 103 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 $453 which is $1,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

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