
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (23 Rentals)
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The Bridges at Belmont

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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 |
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College Hill Studio Apartments | $963 | $650 | $1,862 |
College Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $250 | $2,265 |
College Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $850 | $2,512 |
College Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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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 Bridges at Belmont priced from $650. Norbend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable College Hill apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Bridges at Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Norbend Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
North Bend Apartments | tradidional | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Serenity at High Point | first floor apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5908 Cary Ave Model at 5908 Cary Ave, Unit 5908 Cary ave Cincinnati in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the Classic - Oversized Two Bedroom Model at Cedar Tower starting at $1,075 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the College Hill 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. |
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5908 Cary Ave, Unit 5908 Cary ave Cincinnati | 5908 Cary Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Cedar Tower | Classic - Oversized Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
5911 Cary Ave, Unit #2 | 5911 Cary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
617 Orient Ave, Unit 617 | 617 Orient Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Spyglass | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Norbend Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
West Galbraith Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
North Bend Apartments | tradidional | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
5424 Hamilton Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Serenity at High Point | 3rd floor downtown facing apartment with view | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Getting Around the College Hill Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $795 at Norbend Apartments.
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 $950 at The Bridges at Belmont.
What is the most affordable College Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap College Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bridges at Belmont and starts from $1,200.
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