
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $850 (79 Rentals)


Straight Street Apartments

3015 Clifton Ave

Alston Park

249 Senator Pl

Lowell 558

128 Louis Ave

Dwell Avondale

39 Glen Este Pl

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3238 Bishop St

Morrison Apartments

111 Gage St

550 Lowell Ave

2659 Bellevue Ave

2308 W Clifton Ave

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1325 Chase Ave, Unit 2

494 Riddle Rd
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315 Terrace Ave

2151 Colerain Ave

3241 Jefferson Ave

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115 Calhoun St

2217 Wheeler St

Bellevue House Apartments

3227 Jefferson Ave

518 Riddle Rd, Unit 518Riddle

2802 Digby Ave

Tudor Court
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2215 Wheeler St, Unit 2

Mont Michel Apartments

2805 Stratford Ave

2259 Loth St

The Admiral

3227 Bishop St

2667 Bellevue Ave

3429 Ruther Ave, Unit 1

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3555 Lossing St

2809 Glendora Ave
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2886 W McMicken Ave

Queen City Condominiums

Lowell 596

Sherlock Tower

1048 Marshall Ave

111 E University Ave

Clifton Two Sisters

The Jonathan

211-217 W McMicken Ave

201 Klotter Ave
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Clifton, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Studio Apartments | $1,106 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $537 | $3,563 |
Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $850 | $3,120 |
| Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $800 | $4,650 |
| Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $699 | $7,271 |
| Clifton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $700 | $8,480 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #8
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Clifton, Cincinnati, OH
Rockdale Academy Elementary School
Fairview-Clifton German Language School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clifton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton is Lowell 596 which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Clifton costs $11,810.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton?
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 173 regular apartments in Clifton 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 Clifton?
Cheap apartments in Clifton have an average cost of $645 which is $11,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton.
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