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

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property at 2215 Ohio Ave

$1,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2215 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219
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2214 Auburn Ave
$1,260 - $2,700
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$1,260 - $2,700

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2214 Auburn Ave

2214 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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property at 26 Conklin St

$1,450 - $1,800

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26 Conklin St

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 2259 Loth St

$1,475 - $1,750

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2259 Loth St

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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2300 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave

2300 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2512-2516 Highland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2512-2516 Highland Ave

2512-2516 Highland AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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911-913 Rogers Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

911-913 Rogers Pl

911-913 Rogers PlCincinnati, OH 45206
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2405 Ohio Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Ohio Ave

2405 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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133-135 Lyon
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

133-135 Lyon

133-135 Lyon StCincinnati, OH 45219
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Park

2229 Park AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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2218 Highland Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1701 Sycamore Street1/11BR,1BA$800
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
2301 Auburn AvenueStudio - Lower Level - Available NowStudio,1BA$859
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
1323 Pendleton Street1/11BR,1BA$975
139 East Clifton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft1BR,1BA$1,000
2216-2218 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2303 Kenton St, Unit #22303 Kenton St3BR,1BA$0.82
2214 Auburn Ave2214 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
268 Helen St, Unit 2268 Helen St3BR,1BA$1.09
3 W Hollister St, Unit 3 West Hollister St APT 33 W Hollister St1BR,1BA$1.17
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz2BR,1BA$1.27
2216-2218 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
2215 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
139 East Clifton Ave1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft1BR,1BA$1.11
325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2325 McGregor Ave1BR,1BA$1.11

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cincinnati. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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