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

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2802 Digby Ave

CincinnatiOH45220

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Mahogany Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mahogany Hills

3201 Gobel AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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Royal Sentry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Sentry

2846 Harrison AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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Clearpointe Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clearpointe Woods

1820-1864 Sunset AveCincinnati, OH 45238
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413 Volkert Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 Volkert Pl

413 Volkert PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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Slopes of Aspen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slopes of Aspen

2714 Queen City AveCincinnati, OH 45238
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Lehman Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lehman Woods

3405 Lehman RdCincinnati, OH 45205
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Rutledge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rutledge

1291 Rutledge AveCincinnati, OH 45238
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The Jonathan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jonathan

451 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Ludlow 960
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ludlow 960

960 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Probasco 362
1 Bedroom Apartments

Probasco 362

362 Probasco StCincinnati, OH 45220
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947 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

947 Grand Ave

947 Grand AveCincinnati, OH 45205
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2109 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2109 Harrison Ave

2109 Harrison AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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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 Sands Senior Apartments priced from $501. The Jonathan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable North Fairmount apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sands Senior Apartments0D 30%Studio,1BA$501
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$645
2842 Montana Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Ludlow 9601 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$695
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
Dover Heights"The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
1751 Gilsey Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Fairmount, OH

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Fairmount area is the $0.64 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B Model at Yugo Cincinnati Deacon in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $849. The second greatest value North Fairmount apartment is the 2x2 K (4x2 Lite) Model at Hub Cincinnati starting at $995 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Northside 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.
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
Kings Pointe & Valley Woods ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.00
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
The Cliffs Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Wyoming 361 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Candlewood Apartments2 beds1BR,1BA$1.20
Renaissance NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
1751 Gilsey Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $750.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Fairmount is The Jonathan which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in North Fairmount costs $3,895.

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 37 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 $545 which is $3,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Fairmount.

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