Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $575 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2459 Montana Ave
$795 - $1,095
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2459 Montana Ave

CincinnatiOH45211
property at 4130 colerain ave
$825

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Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4130 colerain ave, Unit Apt 1

4130 colerain ave
CincinnatiOH45223
property at 21 Bertus St
$895
1 Bedroom Rentals
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21 Bertus St

CincinnatiOH45217

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property at 600 Riddle Rd
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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600 Riddle Rd

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 4237 Vine St
$825 - $925
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4237 Vine St

CincinnatiOH45217

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property at 21 Glenwood Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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21 Glenwood Ave

CincinnatiOH45217
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property at 4808 Chalet Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4808 Chalet Dr, Unit 1107

4808 Chalet Dr
St BernardOH45217
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property at 2155 Fulton Ave
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2155 Fulton Ave, Unit 1

2155 Fulton Ave
CincinnatiOH45206
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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 2317 Chickasaw St priced from $650. 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
2317 Chickasaw St1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$650
3834 Glenway Ave1 bed1BR,1BA$675
Gholson Avenue 6941BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Clifton 30251 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
3693 Vine StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsTrademark One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $1.08 price per square foot Type 3BD (C,D,E,F) Model at The Brenton in the in the Clifton neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 4 Bedroom - Model G Model at The Point Cincinnati starting at $1,000 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn 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.
The BrentonType 3BD (C,D,E,F)3BR,1BA$1.08
The Point Cincinnati4 Bedroom - Model G4BR,4BA$0.63
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
St James Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
2115 Central Ave2115 Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
1048 Marshall Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.07
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
1029 Bank St1029 Bank StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Kemper Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?

There are currently 2474 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $506 to $22,391. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $575 to $4,500.

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 $575 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,970.

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 $9,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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