
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (44 Rentals)
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2308 Highland Ave

Bellevue House Apartments

418 Dorchester Ave, Unit 418 Dorchester #3

2301 Auburn Avenue

Auburndale

2431 Ohio Ave

Alvin Street Apartments
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244 Dorchester Ave

26 E 14th St

28 E Hollister St

325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2

1603 Broadway

107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

242 Mccormick Pl

The Majestic
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120 Lyon St, Unit 3

Poste Apartments

215 E Liberty St

2410 Ohio Avenue

Union on Taft

Windsor Flats Rehab

1705 Sycamore St

Malvern Apartments
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2300 Auburn Ave

2512-2516 Highland Ave

2058 Auburn Ave

911-913 Rogers Pl

Ohio 2215-2217-2219

2215 Ohio Ave

2405 Ohio Ave

133-135 Lyon
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2328-2334 Moerlein Avenue

St. James of Eden Park

2419 Vine St

139 E Clifton Ave

Paramount Square - Walnut Hills

Cincinnati Lofts

Sinton Flats

1513-1515 Republic St
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2112 Auburn Ave

Tower One

Alumni Lofts

Broadway Square
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 | $1,111 | $795 | $1,517 |
| Mount Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $850 | $2,900 |
| Mount Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $800 | $4,177 |
| Mount Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $999 | $9,237 |
| Mount Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $899 | $6,179 |
| Mount Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $849 | $9,748 |
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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 Studio unit found at Ohio 2215-2217-2219 priced from $795. 2215 Ohio Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Mount Auburn apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio 2215-2217-2219 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 2301 Auburn Avenue | Studio - Lower Level - Available Now | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Alvin Street Apartments | 1 BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cincinnati Lofts | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34333 | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
| Alumni Lofts | E.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Auburn area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2148 Auburn Ave Model at 2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Mount Auburn apartment is the 2214 Auburn Ave Model at 2214 Auburn Ave, Unit 3 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2148 Auburn Ave, Unit 4 | 2148 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 2214 Auburn Ave, Unit 3 | 2214 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2201 Kemper Ln, Unit LOFT AT 2201 KEMPER LN | 2201 Kemper Ln | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2 | 287 McCormick Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.91 |
| Ohio 2215-2217-2219 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2 | 325 McGregor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 418 Dorchester Ave, Unit 418 Dorchester #3 | 418 Dorchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Alvin Street Apartments | 1 BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,239.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Auburn is Alvin Street Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mount Auburn costs $31,059.
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 15 regular apartments in Mount Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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