Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (58 Rentals)

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962 Pavilion 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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Mercer Commons Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons Apartments

1341-1341 Walnut 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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Alumni Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alumni Lofts

1310 Sycamore 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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Gramercy on Garfield
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy on Garfield

120-140 W Seventh 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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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 $950. 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 & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,075
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,099
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,127
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,150
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195
Parisian on Vine ApartmentsN02Studio,1BA$1,195
Alumni LoftsE.11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of November 14, 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 1206 Clay St Model at 1206 Clay St, Unit 2 starting at $1,875 with a $1.56 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
1206 Clay St, Unit 21206 Clay St2BR,2BA$1.56
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.68
421 Hopkins St, Unit 1421 Hopkins St1BR,1BA$1.50
Greenwich on The ParkTwo Bedroom Juliette2BR,2BA$1.55
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
One Lytle PlaceThe Cosmopolitan1BR,1BA$1.51
Sycamore PlaceF1BR,1BA$1.74
The Biltmore1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1.70
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$1.74

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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.

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Edgar listed at $985.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $950 at Fourth & Plum.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $999 at Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parisian on Vine Apartments and starts from $3,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.