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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Cincinnati area of Cincinnati.

property at 3207 Vine St

$1,100 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 13, 2026

3207 Vine St

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 939 State Ave

$1,100 - $1,200

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

939 State Ave

CincinnatiOH45204
property at 550 Lowell Ave

$995 - $1,195

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

550 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 18 W Elder St

$1,268 - $1,316

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

18 W Elder St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 3238 Bishop St

$1,195 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Dec 19

3238 Bishop St

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 3227 Jefferson Ave

$1,295 - $1,345

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 11, 2026

3227 Jefferson Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
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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 Clifwood which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Cincinnati costs $25,635.

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 243 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 $598 which is $25,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cincinnati.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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!