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

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213 Mulberry St
$1,095 - $1,495
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

213 Mulberry St

213 Mulberry StCincinnati, OH 45202
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property at 2215 Ohio Ave

$1,095

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2215 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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1 W Hollister St, Unit 3
$1,200
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$1,200

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1 W Hollister St, Unit 3

1 W Hollister StCincinnati, OH 45219
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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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$1,475 - $1,750

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2259 Loth St

CincinnatiOH45219

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The Baldwin
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$1,645 - $3,824
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The Baldwin

655 Eden Park DrCincinnati, OH 45202
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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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2108 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2108 Auburn Ave

2108 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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St James Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Apartments

2315 St James AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2108 Auburn Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$650
1701 Sycamore Street1/11BR,1BA$800
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
2301 Auburn AvenueStudio - Lower Level - Available NowStudio,1BA$859
Alvin Street Apartments1 BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$900
St James Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Kemper Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
1323 Pendleton Street1/11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2214 Auburn Ave2214 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
2325 Reading Rd, Unit Apartment 12325 Reading Rd1BR,1BA$1.25
213 Mulberry St213 Mulberry St2BR,1BA$0.95
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.68
287 McCormick Plz, Unit 2287 McCormick Plz2BR,1BA$1.23
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
St James Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20

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

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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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