
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (75 Rentals)
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Bellevue House Apartments

2301 Auburn Avenue

Alvin Street Apartments

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2343 Ohio Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Auburndale

26 E 14th St

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325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

1601 Broadway

139 East Clifton Ave
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The Majestic

111 Gage St

2215 Ohio Ave

Poste Apartments

516 E 13th St

2308 Highland Ave

2410 Ohio Avenue

Tower One

Union on Taft

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2214 Auburn Ave
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242 Mccormick Pl, Unit SI ID1056122P

1508 Moore St

The Alto Apartments

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1619 Mansfield St, Unit #2, Unit #2

One41 Wellington Apartments

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521 E 13th St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3 W Hollister St, Unit 3 West Hollister St APT 3, Unit 3 West Hollister St APT 3

505 Milton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

505 Milton St, Unit Unit 2
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26 Conklin St

Windsor Flats Rehab

2259 Loth St

65 West Apartments

242 Mccormick Pl, Unit SI ID1056118P

925 Nassau St

923 Rogers Pl

1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2, Unit Apt 2

Malvern Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave
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2512-2516 Highland Ave

2058 Auburn Ave

911-913 Rogers Pl

1701 Sycamore Street

2405 Ohio Ave

133-135 Lyon

Park

2218 Highland Ave

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2328-2334 Moerlein Avenue
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Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Auburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,185 | $800 | $2,282 |
| Mount Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $900 | $3,072 |
| Mount Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $950 | $5,340 |
| Mount Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,550 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Mount Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Auburn area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 1701 Sycamore Street priced from $800. Bellevue House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Mount Auburn apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 Sycamore Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 2301 Auburn Avenue | Studio - Lower Level - Available Now | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Alvin Street Apartments | 1 BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 1323 Pendleton Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 139 East Clifton Ave | 1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 2216-2218 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Auburn area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2303 Kenton St Model at 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Mount Auburn apartment is the 2214 Auburn Ave Model at 2214 Auburn Ave starting at $2,025 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 | 2303 Kenton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 2214 Auburn Ave | 2214 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 268 Helen St, Unit 2 | 268 Helen St | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 3 W Hollister St, Unit 3 West Hollister St APT 3 | 3 W Hollister St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
| 287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2 | 287 McCormick Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 2216-2218 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 139 East Clifton Ave | 1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2 | 325 McGregor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Auburn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Auburn is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Auburn is 1701 Sycamore Street which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Mount Auburn costs $8,220.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Auburn?
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 4 regular apartments in Mount Auburn 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 Mount Auburn?
Cheap apartments in Mount Auburn have an average cost of $434 which is $7,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Auburn.
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