Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cuf Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (78 Rentals)

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property at 2802 Digby Ave

2802 Digby Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 2431 Ohio Ave

2431 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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2339 Rohs St

CincinnatiOH45219
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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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413 Volkert Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 Volkert Pl

413 Volkert PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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201 Emming St
Studio Apartments

201 Emming St

201 Emming StCincinnati, OH 45219
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2300 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave

2300 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Jonathan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jonathan

451 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Probasco 362
1 Bedroom Apartments

Probasco 362

362 Probasco StCincinnati, OH 45220
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1919 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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29 W Daniels St
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 W Daniels St

29 W Daniels StCincinnati, OH 45219
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2886 W McMicken Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2886 W McMicken Ave

2886 W McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45225
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Lowell 501
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell 501

507 Lowell AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Clifwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifwood

3304 Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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2971 Deckebach Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2971 Deckebach Ave

2971 Deckebach AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Cuf - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cincinnati by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher. See how it ranks!

Cuf, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cuf Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cuf area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Sands Senior Apartments priced from $501. The Jonathan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Cuf apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sands Senior Apartments0D 30%Studio,1BA$501
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$645
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$695
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
The Overlook at Clifton1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$770
618 ProbascoStudioStudio,1BA$775
Clifton Colony1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Bishop 32091 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$795
Clifton 30251 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cuf, OH

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cuf area is the $1.14 price per square foot 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Cuf apartment is the 1922 Bigelow St Model at 1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cuf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
129 Gage St, Unit 1129 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.14
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
1104 Kottmann St, Unit 31104 Kottmann St2BR,1BA$1.25
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
The Roseanne3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.39
Clifton Colony1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cuf, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio, 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cuf Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cuf?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cuf is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cuf?

The cheapest apartment in Cuf is The Jonathan which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Cuf costs $29,520.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cuf?

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 46 regular apartments in Cuf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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