Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (43 Rentals)
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107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

Bellevue House Apartments

2431 Ohio Ave

139 E Clifton Ave

2301 Auburn Avenue

2328-2334 Moerlein Avenue
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965 E McMillan St

1 W McMillan St, Unit 1

Radius At The Banks

Windsor Flats Rehab

2410 Ohio Avenue

Industry Cincinnati

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1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 3

One41 Wellington

1620 Broadway

131 Gage St, Unit Gage unit #2
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Mount Auburn - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
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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 |
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Mount Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $800 | $1,753 |
Mount Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $750 | $3,170 |
Mount Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,259 | $4,730 |
Mount Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,149 | $9,080 |
Mount Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $849 | $7,090 |
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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 Bellevue House Apartments priced from $895. 139 E Clifton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Mount Auburn apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
New Windsor Flats | G | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $1,127 |
Windsor Flats Rehab | R | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Poste Apartments | Blend | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Oasis | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
One41 Wellington | Hollister | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Auburn area is the $1.03 price per square foot 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Mount Auburn apartment is the 318 E 14th St Model at 318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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. |
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129 Gage St, Unit 1 | 129 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 | 318 E 14th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Alcove | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
131 Gage St, Unit Gage unit #2 | 131 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Windsor Flats Rehab | R | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Auburn is Bellevue House Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Mount Auburn costs $5,745.
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 14 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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