Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Evanston Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 3611 Newton Ave

$1,600 - $2,800

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 6

3611 Newton Ave

CincinnatiOH45207
property at 2153 Slane Ave

$1,800 - $2,100

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

2153 Slane Ave

CincinnatiOH45212

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Victory Vistas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Vistas

4111 Victory PkyCincinnati, OH 45229
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3036-3044 Victory Pky
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3036-3044 Victory Pky

3036-3044 Victory PkyCincinnati, OH 45206
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Burton Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burton Apartments

946 Burton AveCincinnati, OH 45229
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Hack 14
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hack 14

3126-3128 Hackberry StCincinnati, OH 45207
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The Pavilion Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pavilion Apartments

4018 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45212
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Hack 24
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hack 24

3036 Hackberry StCincinnati, OH 45206
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San Carlos
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Carlos

2200 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45208
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Bedford
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford

2147 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45208
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1015 Dana Ave
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Dana Ave

1015 Dana AveCincinnati, OH 45229
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Octagon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Octagon

2308 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45208
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1840 Duck Creek Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1840 Duck Creek Rd

1840 Duck Creek RdCincinnati, OH 45207
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4303 Allison St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4303 Allison St

4303 Allison StCincinnati, OH 45212

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Evanston, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Evanston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Evanston area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Hack 14 priced from $850. Dana Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Evanston apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hack 141BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Dana Heights Apartments1005 Dana Ave Units (Renovated)1BR,1BA$930
Hack 241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
1750-1760 Cleneay Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
4028 Ledgewood Dr1Br/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
3619 Clarion Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Victory Vistas1 BD S.I.1BR,1BA$1,154
Hyde Park FlatsThe Betts1BR,1BA$1,282

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Evanston, OH

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Evanston area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3042 Gilbert Ave Model at 3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Evanston apartment is the 3A Patio Model at University Station starting at $921 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Columbia Tusculum neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Evanston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 23042 Gilbert Ave5BR,1.5BA$1.35
University Station3A Patio3BR,3BA$0.82
4028 Ledgewood Dr1Br/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
3619 Clarion Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Hack 142BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Hack 241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
3938 Hazel Ave3938 Hazel Ave1BR,1BA$1.64
Victory Vistas1 BD S.I.1BR,1BA$1.81
Dana Heights Apartments1005 Dana Ave Units (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.77
3947 Elsmere Ave, Unit 1B3947 Elsmere AveStudio ,1BA$1.94

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Evanston, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #39

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Evanston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Evanston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Evanston is under $1,282.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Evanston?

The cheapest apartment in Evanston is Hack 14 which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Evanston costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Evanston?

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 Evanston 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 Evanston?

Cheap apartments in Evanston have an average cost of $757 which is $1,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Evanston.

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