Cheap Homes for Rent in City Center Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Edgar priced from $985. Parisian on Vine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Parisian on Vine ApartmentsS01Studio,1BA$1,010
Lombardy FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,127
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.25 price per square foot 521 E 13th St Model at 521 E 13th St, Unit 3 in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the The Sawyer Model at One Lytle Place starting at $1,909 with a $1.48 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.
521 E 13th St, Unit 3521 E 13th St2BR,1BA$1.25
One Lytle PlaceThe Sawyer2BR,2BA$1.48
Renaissance at the Power BuildingThe Galileo - Renovated2BR,2BA$2.17
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom Plus Bonus Area1BR,1BA$1.70
Sycamore PlaceR1BR,1BA$1.74
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1.25
East 8 LoftsLoft 171BR,1BA$2.22
Gramercy on GarfieldStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Alumni LoftsE.41BR,1BA$2.19
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center?

There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in City Center, OH with pricing that ranges from $985 to $9,200. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center ranging from $1,760 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center ranges from $1,760 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,247.

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