Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cuf Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (177 Rentals)

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property at 555 Lowell Ave

$645 - $695

Studio Rentals

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555 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 566 Lowell Ave

$695 - $1,195

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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566 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 596 Lowell Ave

$745 - $1,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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596 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 562 Lowell Ave

$645 - $795

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

562 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 2215 Ohio Ave

$795 - $1,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2215 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 3025 Clifton Ave

$695 - $895

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3025 Clifton Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 26 W Daniels St

$795

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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26 W Daniels St

CincinnatiOH45219

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property at 558 Lowell Ave

$795 - $1,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

558 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 2431 Ohio Ave

$890 - $2,995

Studio To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 6

2431 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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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 Clifwood priced from $625. 3209 Bishop Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Cuf apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
3209 Bishop Street1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Roseanne1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Lowell 5551 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645
Telford 34051 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645
3239 Bishop Street1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
Lowell 5661 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Amy1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
Clifton 30251 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cuf, OH

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cuf area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Harrison Terminal Lofts in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Cuf apartment is the 2148 Auburn Ave Model at 2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,980 with a $0.97 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.
Harrison Terminal Lofts3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.00
2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 42148 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$0.97
2214 Auburn Ave, Unit 32214 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
2116 Ravine St, Unit 12116 Ravine St2BR,1BA$0.86
3340 Bishop St, Unit 13340 Bishop St2BR,1BA$1.14
635 Kress Aly, Unit 4635 Kress Aly2BR,1BA$1.12
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.91
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
2215 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
2805 Digby Ave1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.13

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cuf, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #12

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cuf?

The cheapest apartment in Cuf is Clifwood which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Cuf costs $22,713.

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 184 regular apartments in Cuf 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 Cuf?

Cheap apartments in Cuf have an average cost of $850 which is $21,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cuf.

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