Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (68 Rentals)

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property at 111 E 13th St

$1,444 - $1,447

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 25, 2026

111 E 13th St

CincinnatiOH45202

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property at 205 W 4th St

$1,738 - $7,594

2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 2, 2026

205 W 4th 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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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 Fourth & Plum priced from $975. Edgar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$975
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Garfield Tower ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Gateway Plaza2BB2BR,1BA$1,053
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,099
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,100
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195
Alumni LoftsE.11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place starting at $1,920 with a $1.27 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$0.88
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.27
15 E Court St, Unit 115 E Court St1BR,1BA$1.69
One Lytle PlaceGt America2BR,2BA$1.73
Greenwich on The ParkTwo Bedroom Juliette2BR,2BA$1.51
137 W 9th St, Unit 1137 W 9th St2BR,2BA$1.70
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
1344 Main St, Unit #21344 Main St1BR,1BA$1.10
Groton LoftsStudio On The ParkStudio ,1BA$1.76
Garfield Tower ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62

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

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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 $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center is Fourth & Plum which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in City Center costs $5,034.

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 50 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 $295 which is $4,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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