
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (122 Rentals)
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Mont Michel Apartments

The Admiral

2920-2928 Burnet Avenue

126 Glenridge Pl

109 Glenridge Pl

305 W McMillan St
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The Overlook at Clifton

130 E. Shields Street

2301 Auburn Avenue

146 Glenridge Pl

The Cliffs Apartments

Clifton Colony

2405 Ohio Ave
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2328-2334 Moerlein Avenue

Bellevue House Apartments

2971 Deckebach Ave

506-508 Riddle Rd

315 W McMillan St, Unit 1

2467 W McMicken Ave

325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2
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The Heights

3450 Ruther Ave, Unit C

2366 Wheeler St

872 Clifton Crest Terrace

2116 Ravine St, Unit 1
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384 Probasco

2935 Marshall Ave

3271 Morrison Ave

2410 Ohio Avenue

242 Mccormick Pl

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High Pointe Apartments

2339 Rohs St

2704 W McMicken Ave

130-134 William Howard Taft Road

130 Valencia St

1 W McMillan St, Unit 1
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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 |
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Clifton Studio Apartments | $903 | $725 | $1,350 |
Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $720 | $3,660 |
Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $920 | $3,310 |
Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $899 | $6,280 |
Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $799 | $5,520 |
Clifton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $950 | $8,850 |
Clifton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,098 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jonathan priced from $545. Ludlow 960 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Jonathan | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Ludlow 960 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Straight Street Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Mont Michel Apartments | Legacy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Clifwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Ludlow 956 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
The Overlook at Clifton | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
618 Probasco | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Ludlow 922-926 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, OH
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $1.03 price per square foot 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 334 Thrall St Model at 334 Thrall St, Unit 2 starting at $1,615 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Clifton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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129 Gage St, Unit 1 | 129 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
334 Thrall St, Unit 2 | 334 Thrall St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
Hub Cincinnati | 2x2 K (4x2 Lite) | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
2232 Ravine St, Unit 1 | 2232 Ravine St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Clinton Springs Quad Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
The Cliffs Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Clifton Colony | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Straight Street Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #14
Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH 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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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Clifton Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton is The Jonathan which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Clifton costs $2,800.
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 46 regular apartments in Clifton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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