Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (38 Rentals)

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property at 2215 Ohio Ave

2215 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219
property at 2431 Ohio Ave

2431 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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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
Student Housing
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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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2508 Auburn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2508 Auburn

2508 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
Student Housing
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2215 Ohio Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2215 Ohio Ave

2215 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Ohio 2215-2217-2219
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio 2215-2217-2219

2216-2218 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2405 Ohio Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Ohio Ave

2405 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
Student Housing
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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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Mercer Commons Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons Apartments

1341-1341 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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2419 Vine St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2419 Vine St

2419 Vine StCincinnati, OH 45219
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139 E Clifton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

139 E Clifton Ave

139 E Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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Sinton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sinton Flats

340-344 W 4th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Broadway Square
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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2112 Auburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Auburn Ave

2112 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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New Windsor Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Windsor Flats

960 Francisco StCincinnati, OH 45206
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Alumni Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alumni Lofts

1310 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
2215 Ohio Ave1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
Mercer Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$944
139 E Clifton Ave2021BR,1BA$1,095
Alumni LoftsE.11BR,1BA$1,283
2410 Ohio Avenue2 Bedroom Model A | Available Now2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Auburn area is the $1.14 price per square foot 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Mount Auburn apartment is the 1922 Bigelow St Model at 1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 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.
129 Gage St, Unit 1129 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.14
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
1851 Walker St, Unit 11851 Walker St2BR,1BA$1.23
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz2BR,1BA$1.07
2325 Reading Rd, Unit Apartment 12325 Reading Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
2215 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
1406 Sycamore Street, Unit 31406 Sycamore Street1BR,1BA$1.38
139 E Clifton Ave2021BR,1BA$1.37
418 Dorchester Ave, Unit 418 Dorchester #3418 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$1.31

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Mount Auburn Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,299.

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 $4,050.

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 7 regular apartments in Mount Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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