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

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5752 Saint Elmo Ave

CincinnatiOH45224
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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 272
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradford 272

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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Summit Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Ridge

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

Winton Woods

740 Kings Run RdCincinnati, OH 45232
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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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Spyglass
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spyglass

1600 Thompson Heights AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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College Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Woods

1165 Hillcrest RdCincinnati, OH 45224
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1440 W. North Bend
2 Bedroom Apartments

1440 W. North Bend

1440 W North Bend RdCincinnati, OH 45224
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bradford 272StudioStudio,1BA$595
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
1624-1632 Linden Dr2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$795
Serenity at High Pointfirst floor apartment1BR,1BA$825
West Galbraith Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
5424 Hamilton Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Views of Mt Airy1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Providence Pointe1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$899
Cedar TowerClassic - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Spyglass1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HaNoBe2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.54
1624-1632 Linden Dr2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.84
Spyglass1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
West Galbraith Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Views of Mt Airy1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
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$1.59
The Bradford 272StudioStudio ,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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