Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Fairmount Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (151 Rentals)

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property at 566 Lowell Ave

566 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 507 Lowell Ave

507 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 362 Probasco St

362 Probasco St

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 555 Lowell Ave

555 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 440 Ludlow Ave

440 Ludlow Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 558 Lowell Ave

558 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 539 Lowell Ave

539 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 551 Lowell Ave

551 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 562 Lowell Ave

562 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 559 Lowell Ave

559 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

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property at 545 Lowell Ave

545 Lowell Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 458 Wood Ave

458 Wood Ave

CincinnatiOH45220
property at 840 Beech Ave

840 Beech Ave

CincinnatiOH45205

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North Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Fairmount area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at The Jonathan priced from $625. Lowell 507 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable North Fairmount apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Lowell 5071 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$645
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$667
Lowell 5551 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
Lowell 5661 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
The Amy1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Ludlow 922-9261 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Fairmount, OH

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Fairmount area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value North Fairmount apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Harrison Terminal Lofts starting at $1,875 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Harrison Terminal Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
VanguardD34BR,4BA$0.61
635 Kress Aly, Unit 4635 Kress Aly2BR,1BA$1.20
403 Probasco StTwo Bedroom One and half Bathroom1BR,1.5BA$0.80
3126 Bracken Woods Ln, Unit 13126 Bracken Woods Ln2BR,1BA$1.00
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Stratford Court Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Westwood ApartmentsWestwood one Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #61

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West Central Cincinnati, OH. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Fairmount Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Fairmount Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Fairmount?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Fairmount is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Fairmount?

The cheapest apartment in North Fairmount is The Arts Apartments at Music Hall which is listed at $667, while the average apartment in North Fairmount costs $4,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Fairmount?

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 151 regular apartments in North Fairmount 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 North Fairmount?

Cheap apartments in North Fairmount have an average cost of $645 which is $3,950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Fairmount.

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