
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (82 Rentals)
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Kemper Manor

Bellevue House Apartments

2301 Auburn Avenue

Alvin Street Apartments

2341 Burnet Ave, Unit Apt 1

2341 Burnet Ave, Unit 8

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2343 Ohio Ave, Unit 3

Auburndale

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325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2
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2216 Ohio Ave

2308 Highland Ave

1601 Broadway

139 East Clifton Ave

The Majestic

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213 Mulberry St

2215 Ohio Ave

Poste Apartments

516 E 13th St

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1619 Mansfield St, Unit #2
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2410 Ohio Avenue

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1 W Hollister St, Unit 3

412 E 13th St

Tower One

Union on Taft

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2214 Auburn Ave

The Alto Apartments

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287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2

2259 Loth St

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525 E 13th St, Unit 3
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2325 Reading Rd, Unit Apartment 1

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8 W Hollister St, Unit 8 West Hollister Apt 2

65 West Apartments

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1735 Highland Ave, Unit 1735 Highland Ave apt 3

One41 Wellington Apartments

2404 Ohio Ave

26 Conklin St

925 Nassau St

1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2

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The Baldwin
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57 E Hollister St, Unit 1st Floor Unit

975 E McMillan St

Malvern Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave

2108 Auburn Ave

2512-2516 Highland Ave

288 Helen St

2058 Auburn Ave

911-913 Rogers Pl

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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 | $1,288 | $750 | $2,283 |
| Mount Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $795 | $3,700 |
| Mount Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $950 | $5,547 |
| Mount Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,788 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Mount Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,178 | $3,399 | $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 Studio unit found at 2108 Auburn Ave priced from $650. 1701 Sycamore Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Mount Auburn apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2108 Auburn Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 1701 Sycamore Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 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 |
| St James Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Kemper Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1323 Pendleton Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Auburn area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2214 Auburn Ave Model at 2214 Auburn Ave in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Mount Auburn apartment is the 2325 Reading Rd Model at 2325 Reading Rd, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2214 Auburn Ave | 2214 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2325 Reading Rd, Unit Apartment 1 | 2325 Reading Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 213 Mulberry St | 213 Mulberry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.68 |
| 287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2 | 287 McCormick Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 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 |
| St James Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $975.
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 $6,391.
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 26 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 $569 which is $5,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Auburn.
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