
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (62 Rentals)
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2215 Ohio Ave

Bellevue House Apartments

2301 Auburn Avenue

2216 Ohio Ave

139 East Clifton Ave

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2343 Ohio Ave, Unit 3

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325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2

Auburndale

The Majestic
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516 E 13th St

2410 Ohio Avenue

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1619 Mansfield St, Unit #2

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242 Mccormick Pl, Unit SI ID1056122P

Tower One

Union on Taft

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2214 Auburn Ave

2113 Fulton Ave, Unit Apt 2
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26 E McMicken Ave, Unit 1

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242 Mccormick Pl, Unit SI ID1056116P

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287 McCormick Plz, Unit 1

925 Nassau St, Unit 4

Malvern Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave

2108 Auburn Ave

2512-2516 Highland Ave

2058 Auburn Ave

288 Helen St
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911-913 Rogers Pl

2216-2218 Ohio Ave

2215 Ohio Ave

Kemper Manor

1701 Sycamore Street

2405 Ohio Ave

133-135 Lyon

2229 Park Ave

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2328-2334 Moerlein Avenue
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1323 Pendleton Street

2419 Vine St

Paramount Square - Walnut Hills

Sinton Flats

2360 Ohio Ave

1513-1515 Republic St

New Windsor Flats

2112 Auburn Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $750 | $2,026 |
| Mount Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $895 | $3,285 |
| Mount Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $950 | $4,479 |
| Mount Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $800 | $9,301 |
| Mount Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $699 | $8,977 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Auburn Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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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 2216-2218 Ohio Ave 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2216-2218 Ohio Ave | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Kemper Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 139 East Clifton Ave | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67618 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| CP Cincy Student Housing | Clifton | 2BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| Tower One | Studio - Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Auburn, OH
As of July 19, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2303 Kenton St, Unit #2 | 2303 Kenton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 2214 Auburn Ave | 2214 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 931 Nassau St, Unit 1 | 931 Nassau St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.68 |
| 2216-2218 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Gateway Lofts Cincinnati | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| 325 McGregor Ave, Unit #2 | 325 McGregor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Kemper Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| CP Cincy Student Housing | Eden | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $1,235.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Auburn is Kemper Manor which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Mount Auburn costs $29,614.
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 30 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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