
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Tusculum Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Columbia Tusculum area of Cincinnati.


Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave

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6115-6126 Plymouth Avenue

Arborstone Apartments

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The Flats at Wasson Way

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River Mews

The Gillwood

Washington House Apartments

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1809-1813 Mears Ave

The Roxbury

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814 Ellison Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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Hyde Park Terrace

Ravenswood
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Tarpis Woods

The Courtyard of Oakley

Beech Crown Apartments

Blue Valley Flats

3619 Clarion Avenue

Edroy Court

2760 Linshaw Ct

511 Delta Ave, Unit A

Mears Place Apartments

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418 Hoge St, Unit 2

Hyde Park Flats

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1078 Delta Ave, Unit #4, Unit #4

Grandin Park

Mariemont Woods

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Grandin House

Centennial Station

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Skytop Apartments

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3608 Eastern Ave

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3329 Mowbray Ln, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3658 Archer Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Tusculum?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Tusculum Studio Apartments | $1,235 | $825 | $1,640 |
| Columbia Tusculum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $870 | $2,151 |
| Columbia Tusculum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $960 | $3,195 |
| Columbia Tusculum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $886 | $3,121 |
| Columbia Tusculum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $805 | $3,506 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Tusculum Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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Cheapest Available Columbia Tusculum Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Tusculum area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave priced from $870. Arborstone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Columbia Tusculum apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave | One Bedroom-5571 Beechmont | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Arborstone Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 6115-6126 Plymouth Avenue | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Beechmont Bluffs | 1 Bedroom with balcony | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Flats at Wasson Way | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Beechmont Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| River Mews | River Mews 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| The Gillwood | The Madison | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Washington House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1809-1813 Mears Ave | 2bed, 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Tusculum, OH
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Tusculum area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3329 Mowbray Ln Model at 3329 Mowbray Ln, Unit 1 in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Columbia Tusculum apartment is the 3A Patio Model at University Station starting at $921 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Columbia Tusculum neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Tusculum apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3329 Mowbray Ln, Unit 1 | 3329 Mowbray Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| University Station | 3A Patio | 3BR,3BA | $0.82 |
| Beechmont Towers Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Sutton Place Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bed Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 1809-1813 Mears Ave | 2bed, 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Washington House Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mears Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| 3619 Clarion Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Roxbury | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 45148 | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 814 Ellison Ave, Unit 4 | 814 Ellison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Tusculum Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Tusculum?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Tusculum is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Tusculum?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Tusculum is Riverstone Court Apartments - Beechmont Ave which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Columbia Tusculum costs $1,542.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Tusculum?
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 26 regular apartments in Columbia Tusculum that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia Tusculum?
Cheap apartments in Columbia Tusculum have an average cost of $767 which is $775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Tusculum.
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