Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (46 Rentals)

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property at 2374 Victor St

$700

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5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

2374 Victor St

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 2335 Wheeler St

$750

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$750
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$750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2335 Wheeler St

CincinnatiOH45219

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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 1607 Main St

$1,100 - $1,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1607 Main St

CincinnatiOH45202

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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
property at 1791 Baltimore Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1791 Baltimore Ave

CincinnatiOH45225

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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 Clifwood priced from $595. 3209 Bishop Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$595
3209 Bishop Street1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$595
The Roseanne1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645
2108 Auburn Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$650
3834 Glenway Ave1 bed1BR,1BA$675
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2626 Eden Ave Model at ES Properties in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2 starting at $2,065 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Queensgate 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.
ES Properties2626 Eden Ave5BR,2BA$0.90
474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2474 Dayton St2BR,2BA$0.94
811 Lexington Ave, Unit 1811 Lexington Ave2BR,1BA$0.75
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.76
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living3B 3B3BR,3BA$0.91
213 Mulberry St213 Mulberry St2BR,1BA$0.95
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.68
3097 Riddle View Ln, Unit D3097 Riddle View Ln1BR,1BA$1.03
3449 McHenry Ave3449 McHenry Ave2BR,1BA$0.97

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?

There are currently 2460 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $506 to $28,860. There are also 252 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $625 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 $625 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,950.

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 $12,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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