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property at 2714 May St

2714 May St

CincinnatiOH45206

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property at 2366 Wheeler St

2366 Wheeler St

CincinnatiOH45219

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property at 2431 Ohio Ave

2431 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 458 Wood Ave

458 Wood Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cincinnati area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Ludlow 960 priced from $625. The Roseanne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ludlow 9601 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$625
The Roseanne1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Clifwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$645
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$667
Clifton 30251 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
3239 Bishop Street1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Ludlow 9561 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 2018 Burnet Ave Model at 2018 Burnet Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,695 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Mount Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
2018 Burnet Ave, Unit 22018 Burnet Ave4BR,1BA$0.89
2611 Short Vine St2 Bed2BR,2BA$0.88
965 Hatch St, Unit 1965 Hatch St2BR,1BA$0.94
The Point Cincinnati4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now4BR,4BA$0.60
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz2BR,1BA$1.07
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living3B 3B3BR,3BA$0.86
403 Probasco StTwo Bedroom One and half Bathroom1BR,1.5BA$0.80
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Cincinnati. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $667, while the average apartment in Downtown Cincinnati costs $19,065.

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 218 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 $497 which is $18,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cincinnati.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.