
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $825 (183 Rentals)


311 Hilton Pl, Unit 1

3382 McHenry Avenue

Mont Michel Apartments

Straight Street Apartments

2556 Beekman St, Unit 301

Dover Heights

Panorama Apartments

3015 Clifton Ave

530 Ridgeway Ave
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3643 W 8th St

2308 Highland Ave

717-719 Elberon Ave

Overlook at Wyoming

3990 Yearling Ct

Villa Hills

Alston Park

Aventura Apartments

Overlook at Sunset

3545 Harvey Ave, Unit 2100
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Lowell 558

249 Senator Pl

4423 Greenlee Ave

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213 Mulberry St

1948 Kentucky Ave

Hilltop @ Northside

1942 Kentucky Ave

Dwell Avondale

Thatcher Flats

2640 Stanton Ave
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2117 St Leo Pl

39 Glen Este Pl

562 Glenwood Ave, Unit 1

566 Glenwood Ave, Unit 5

3549 Harvey Ave, Unit 2089

3543 Harvey Ave, Unit 2115

The Heights

John Arthur Flats -- For Seniors 55+

3543 Wilson Ave

Renaissance Apartments
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Residences at Avondale Town Center

3238 Bishop St

2151 Colerain Ave

440 Ludlow Ave

550 Lowell Ave

2659 Bellevue Ave, Unit #3

944 Elberon Ave

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944 Elberon Ave, Unit 1

The Overlook at Clifton

1533 Pleasant St
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Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Cincinnati?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Downtown Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $537 | $6,604 |
Downtown Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $825 | $5,290 |
| Downtown Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,223 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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Read ArticleLocal Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cincinnati Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Cincinnati?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Cincinnati is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cincinnati is The Arts Apartments at Music Hall which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Downtown Cincinnati costs $28,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Cincinnati?
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 203 regular apartments in Downtown Cincinnati 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 Downtown Cincinnati?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Cincinnati have an average cost of $440 which is $28,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cincinnati.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH
Written by: Joey Hoelscher
Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

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Written by: Joey Hoelscher
Cincinnati isn’t exactly known as a college town — still, with the city’s great variety and strong economy, it’s a great place to go to college (and maybe to stay for years to come)!

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.