
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $506 (115 Rentals)


2829 Glendora Ave

362 Probasco St

960 Ludlow Ave

3300 Jefferson Ave

The Cliffs Apartments

507 Lowell Ave

555 Lowell Ave

3025 Clifton Ave

3419 Telford St
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3233 Whitfield Ave

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376 Probasco St, Unit 7, Unit 7

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545 Howell Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10

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107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

2409-2417 W. Clifton Ave

618 Probasco

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254 Senator Pl

2724 Jefferson Ave

2823 Glendora Ave

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Elmore Apartments

3337 Reading Rd, Unit G

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2235 Francis Ln, Unit 2, Unit 2

2301 Auburn Avenue

The Admiral

Edenview

2341 Burnet Ave, Unit Apt 1

2341 Burnet Ave, Unit Unit 8

2935 Marshall Ave

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2343 Ohio Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Auburndale

506-508 Riddle Rd

2612 Eden Ave

The Heights

Garfield Tower - GAR

High Pointe Apartments

The Majestic

274 Senator Place

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The Provident Apartments

Walk to UC & UC Medical | 1BR/2BR Apartments

The Blonde

Sixth Street Exchange

The Vibe Apartments

Textile Apartments

Tower One

Sky Central

Union on Taft

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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 | $1,271 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Downtown Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $537 | $4,296 |
| Downtown Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $850 | $5,626 |
| Downtown Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,260 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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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 $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cincinnati is 362 Probasco St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Downtown Cincinnati costs $12,593.
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 212 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 $438 which is $12,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cincinnati.
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