Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (45 Rentals)

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property at 2335 Wheeler St

$650

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2335 Wheeler St

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 2374 Victor St

$700

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$700
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5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

2374 Victor St

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 526 Riddle Rd

$725 - $875

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$725 - $875
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$725 - $875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

526 Riddle Rd

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 2360 Chickasaw St

$790

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$790
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2360 Chickasaw St, Unit RoomA

2360 Chickasaw St
CincinnatiOH45219

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property at 953 Wells St

$850 - $1,400

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

953 Wells St

CincinnatiOH45205
property at 4401 Station Ave

$900

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$900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4401 Station Ave

CincinnatiOH45232
property at 4237 Vine St

$825 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4237 Vine St

CincinnatiOH45217
property at 3671 Vine St

$1,050

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$1,050
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3671 Vine St

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 2308 W Clifton Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

2308 W Clifton Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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property at 2314 Ashland Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2314 Ashland Ave, Unit 2

2314 Ashland Ave
CincinnatiOH45206

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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 The Arts Apartments at Music Hall priced from $630. 3834 Glenway Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
3834 Glenway Ave1 bed1BR,1BA$675
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
3693 Vine StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsTrademark One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2303 Kenton St Model at 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir starting at $699 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Avondale 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.
2303 Kenton St, Unit #22303 Kenton St3BR,1BA$0.82
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living3B 3B3BR,3BA$0.91
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.68
287 McCormick Pl, Unit 3287 McCormick Pl1BR,1BA$1.10
Harrison apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
3097 Riddle View Ln, Unit D3097 Riddle View Ln1BR,1BA$0.89
1048 Marshall Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.09
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Kemper Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?

There are currently 2400 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $506 to $12,981. There are also 179 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $650 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Cincinnati?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Cincinnati ranges from $650 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,041.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Cincinnati?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Cincinnati range from $800 to $9,570, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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