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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 Jonathan priced from $595. Ludlow 960 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$595
Ludlow 9601 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$625
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
3344 McHenry Avenue1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
3693 Vine StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Bishop 32391 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Clifton 30331 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Ludlow 9561 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.96 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 513 Howell Ave Model at 513 Howell Ave, Unit 513 starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Clifton 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$0.96
513 Howell Ave, Unit 513513 Howell Ave3BR,1BA$1.05
The Point Cincinnati4 Bedroom - Model G4BR,4BA$0.48
2461 Fairview Ave, Unit 22461 Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
339-2 Probasco St, Unit 2nd Floor - can rent room339-2 Probasco St3BR,1BA$0.40
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living3B 3B3BR,3BA$0.77
403 Probasco StTwo Bedroom One and half Bathroom1BR,1.5BA$0.80
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,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 2331 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $600 to $24,981. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $575 to $7,900.

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 $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,917.

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 $600 to $18,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

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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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