Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (44 Rentals)

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property at 526 Riddle Rd

$725

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$725
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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526 Riddle Rd

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 4237 Vine St

$825 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4237 Vine St

CincinnatiOH45217

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property at 3671 Vine St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3671 Vine St

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 21 Glenwood Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Glenwood Ave

CincinnatiOH45217
property at 832 Oak Street

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 6

832 Oak Street, Unit Apt 2

832 Oak Street
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 Studio unit found at Probasco 362 priced from $595. Clifwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Probasco 3621 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$595
Clifwood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$595
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$595
415 Probasco St1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$595
Glendora 28291 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$595
Telford 34051 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$595
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Clifton Woods1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Roseanne1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Clifton 30251 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 525 E 13th St Model at 525 E 13th St starting at $700 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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$0.88
525 E 13th St525 E 13th St1BR,1.5BA$0.35
1115 Dayton St2 bed, 1.5 bath- Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.91
2116 Ravine St, Unit 12116 Ravine St2BR,1BA$0.86
4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 24172 Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
Daniels 242 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.77
The Eden2 Bedroom - Model J | Available Now2BR,2BA$1.04
3316 Cavanaugh Ave, Unit 23316 Cavanaugh Ave1BR,1BA$0.98

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?

There are currently 2493 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $506 to $31,059. There are also 290 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $500 to $5,495.

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 $500 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,577.

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 $9,217, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $5,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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