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East Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Cincinnati area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Kennedy Crossing priced from $645. 3693 Vine St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable East Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kennedy CrossingEfficiency 500Studio,1BA$645
3693 Vine StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Carlton Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Beecher Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
5501 at NorwoodB12BR,1BA$799
130 E. Shields Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Marmills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cincinnati, OH

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cincinnati area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1822 Mills Ave Model at 1822 Mills Ave, Unit Second Floor in the in the Paddock Hills neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Cincinnati apartment is the 4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now Model at The Point Cincinnati starting at $749 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1822 Mills Ave, Unit Second Floor1822 Mills Ave4BR,1BA$0.98
The Point Cincinnati4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now4BR,4BA$0.48
4096 Longford Dr, Unit Furnished Apt4096 Longford Dr1BR,1BA$0.57
709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.56
6226 Kennedy Ave, Unit Unit 26226 Kennedy Ave1BR,1BA$0.83
University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living3B 3B3BR,3BA$0.77
5248 Newfield Ave, Unit 5248 Newfield Ave5248 Newfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Roselawn ApartmentsLarge 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$0.98
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$0.97
Carlton Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Cincinnati, OH. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Cincinnati Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Cincinnati?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Cincinnati is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Cincinnati?

The cheapest apartment in East Cincinnati is 3693 Vine St which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in East Cincinnati costs $8,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Cincinnati?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in East Cincinnati that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Cincinnati?

Cheap apartments in East Cincinnati have an average cost of $279 which is $8,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Cincinnati.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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