Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Wayne Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Lofts

10090 Wayne AveCincinnati, OH 45215
  • Utilities Included

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9102 Reading Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9102 Reading Rd

9102 Reading RdReading, OH 45215
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Lincoln Heights, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Heights area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Williamsburg priced from $718. Anna Marie Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WilliamsburgS1Studio,1BA$718
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Aljoy Court2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, OH

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Trademark Model at Versailles Village in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath 1,060 sqft Model at Lakeshore Drive Apartment Homes starting at $1,635 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Amberly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Versailles Village3 Bedroom Townhome Trademark3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Lakeshore Drive Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath 1,060 sqft3BR,2BA$1.54
Waterstone PlaceSeaport2BR,1BA$1.31
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$1.19
CommonsOne Bed One Bath 749 Sqft1BR,1BA$1.49
8914 Reading Rd, Unit 48914 Reading Rd1BR,1BA$1.32
Aljoy Court2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.31
512 Olden Ave, Unit 3512 Olden Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
WilliamsburgS1Studio ,1BA$1.34

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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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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
Lincoln Heights, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #41

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Heights is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Heights is Williamsburg which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $1,716.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Heights?

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 11 regular apartments in Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Heights have an average cost of $237 which is $1,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Heights.

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