
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (34 Rentals)
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The Bridges at Belmont

Wynbrook

Residence at Cedar Grove

1624-1632 Linden Dr

West Galbraith Apartments

5424 Hamilton Ave

5910 Belmont Ave
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Views of Mt Airy

Providence Pointe

2444 West North Bend Rd, Unit Apt # 4, Unit Apt # 4

Cedar Tower

HaNoBe

5752 Saint Elmo Ave

776 Hand

The Bradford 272
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Winton Woods

Savannah Garden Apartments

2345 W North Bend Rd

Spyglass

College Woods

1440 W. North Bend

6129 Cary Ave
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College Hill, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Hill Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $700 | $1,313 |
| College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $250 | $2,109 |
| College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $850 | $1,963 |
| College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available College Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hill area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at The Bradford 272 priced from $595. The Bridges at Belmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradford 272 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| The Bridges at Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 1624-1632 Linden Dr | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Serenity at High Point | first floor apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Views of Mt Airy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Providence Pointe | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Cedar Tower | Classic - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Spyglass | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH Model at HaNoBe in the in the Winton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,863. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 2 BD 1 BA Model at 1624-1632 Linden Dr starting at $795 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Winton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaNoBe | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 1624-1632 Linden Dr | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Spyglass | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Views of Mt Airy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Serenity at High Point | 3rd floor downtown facing apartment with view | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Providence Pointe | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Cedar Tower | Classic - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Bradford 272 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hill Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hill Apartment is $775 at The Bradford 272.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Hill is starting from $795 at 1624-1632 Linden Dr.
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