Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hill Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (26 Rentals)

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776 Hand
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

776 Hand

776-784 Hand AveCincinnati, OH 45232

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The Bradford
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradford

1500 Groesbeck RdCincinnati, OH 45224
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Silver Oak Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oak Estates

5670 Winneste AveCincinnati, OH 45232
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Spyglass
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spyglass

1600 Thompson Heights AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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Summit Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Ridge

5459-5473 Kirby AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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Winton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winton Woods

740 Kings Run RdCincinnati, OH 45232
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Airy Woods Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Airy Woods Apartments

5135 Hawaiian TerCincinnati, OH 45223
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Norbend Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Norbend Apartments

1532-1542 W North Bend RdCincinnati, OH 45224
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Serenity at High Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Serenity at High Point

5474-5484 Bahama TerCincinnati, OH 45223
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2345 W North Bend Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2345 W North Bend Rd

2345 W North Bend RdCincinnati, OH 45239
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College Hill, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BradfordStudioStudio,1BA$595
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
Spyglass1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
LINDEN GARDEN APARTMENTS2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$795
Cedar TowerClassic - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Serenity at High Pointfirst floor apartment1BR,1BA$825
West Galbraith Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
5424 Hamilton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Views of Mt Airy1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 610 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$899
Providence Pointe1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hill, OH

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hill area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2 BED 2 BATH Model at HaNoBe in the in the Winton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,651. The second greatest value College Hill apartment is the 2 BD 1 BA Model at LINDEN GARDEN APARTMENTS 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HaNoBe2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.37
LINDEN GARDEN APARTMENTS2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.84
West Galbraith Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13
The Views of Mt Airy1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 610 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.40
5424 Hamilton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Serenity at High Point3rd floor downtown facing apartment with view1BR,1BA$1.38
Providence Pointe1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.51
Cedar TowerClassic - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Spyglass1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio ,1BA$1.26
The BradfordStudioStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Cincinnati. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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.

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 LINDEN GARDEN APARTMENTS.

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