
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (31 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Downtown Cincinnati area of Cincinnati.


2390 Harrison Ave

118 Glenridge Pl

3186 Saffer St

201 Emming St

916 Lexington Ave

2383 Wheeler St

545 Rockdale Ave

107 W Elder St

857 Blair Ave
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331 Elm St, Unit 1

2314 Ashland Ave, Unit 2

1220 Iliff Ave, Unit 2

4908 Chalet Dr, Unit 4

5 Glenview Pl

1607 Main St

460 Oak St

1011 Rapid Ave

411 Mcgregor Ave

658 State St
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1896 W Fork Rd

3566 Vine St

4262 Carlin St

307 Elm St

3549 Lossing St

3121 Cavanaugh Ave

1813 Carll St

1636 1st Ave

1636 1st Ave

2822 Glenway Ave
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2014 Colerain Ave
Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Cincinnati?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,645 | $895 | $2,975 |
Downtown Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,864 | $1,300 | $2,950 |
Downtown Cincinnati 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,354 | $1,500 | $3,250 |
Downtown Cincinnati 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,013 | $1,950 | $4,000 |
Downtown Cincinnati 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,298 | $1,900 | $4,200 |
Downtown Cincinnati 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,375 | $4,200 | $4,550 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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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 Ludlow 960 priced from $695. The Jonathan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ludlow 960 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The Jonathan | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
McMicken Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
La Ventura Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Mont Michel Apartments | Legacy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
2102 Queen City Avenue | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Dover Heights | "The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cincinnati area is the $1.00 price per square foot 850 Lincoln Ave Model at 850 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Downtown Cincinnati apartment is the 4172 Hamilton Ave Model at 4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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850 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1 | 850 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 2 | 4172 Hamilton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
535 Maple Ave, Unit 2d Floor | 535 Maple Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
Hub Cincinnati | 2x2 K (4x2 Lite) | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
3382 McHenry Avenue | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Fred Shuttlesworth Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Clinton Springs Quad Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cincinnati
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cincinnati?
There are currently 2376 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cincinnati, OH with pricing that ranges from $699 to $10,180. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cincinnati ranging from $695 to $4,550.
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 $695 to $4,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,356.
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 $1,300 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.
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