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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 Studio unit found at Sands Senior Apartments priced from $501. The Jonathan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sands Senior Apartments0D 30%Studio,1BA$501
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$645
Ludlow 9601 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$695
Probasco 3621 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
La Ventura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.83 price per square foot 933 Marion Ave Model at 933 Marion Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $1.03 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.
933 Marion Ave, Unit 2933 Marion Ave5BR,2BA$0.83
129 Gage St, Unit 1129 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.03
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
1218 Purcell Ave, Unit 41218 Purcell Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?

There are currently 2321 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $695 to $29,550. There are also 258 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $650 to $7,500.

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 $650 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,623.

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 $899 to $9,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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