Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (43 Rentals)

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2431 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 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 1 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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2508 Auburn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2508 Auburn

2508 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2419 Vine St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2419 Vine St

2419 Vine StCincinnati, 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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The Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

145 W McMillan StCincinnati, 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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Broadway Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Tower One
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tower One

2515 Burnet AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2112 Auburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Auburn Ave

2112 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Mount Auburn - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cincinnati by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher. See how it ranks!

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161 McMicken LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

161 McMicken LLC

161 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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525 E 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

525 E 13th St

525 E 13th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Trevarren Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trevarren Flats

961-975 E McMillan StCincinnati, OH 45206
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925 Nassau St
1 Bedroom Apartments

925 Nassau St

925 Nassau StCincinnati, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
139 E Clifton Ave3031BR,1BA$1,050
New Windsor FlatsG1BR,1BA$1,099
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,127
Windsor Flats RehabR1BR,1BA$1,334
Poste ApartmentsBlend1BR,1BA$1,374
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan HarbourOasis1BR,1BA$1,445
One41 WellingtonHollister1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
129 Gage St, Unit 1129 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.03
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2318 E 14th St2BR,2BA$1.43
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan HarbourAlcove2BR,2BA$1.83
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1.25
131 Gage St, Unit Gage unit #2131 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.88
Windsor Flats RehabR1BR,1BA$1.92
139 E Clifton Ave3031BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $1,449.

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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