
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northside area of Cincinnati.


960 Ludlow Ave

1599 Glen Parker

Elmore Apartments

Hilltop @ Northside

Aventura Apartments

1553 Glen Parker

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4257 Fergus St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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1978 Kentucky Ave

1948 Kentucky Ave

1630 Chase Ave

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4204 Williamson Pl, Unit 1C, Unit 1C

4143 Chambers St, Unit 2

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3927 Cass Ave, Unit Cass #2, Unit Cass #2

4319 Hays Ave

Ludlow 960
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Ludlow 956

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Spyglass

4344 Kirby Ave

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Northside, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $728 | $506 | $840 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $981 | $537 | $1,450 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $995 | $1,180 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,550 | $1,560 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $1,720 | $1,720 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Ludlow 960 priced from $625. Hilltop @ Northside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow 960 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Hilltop @ Northside | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| Aventura Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Elmore Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| 1553 Glen Parker | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50148 | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, OH
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.48 price per square foot Vanderbilt Model at American Can Lofts in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50148 Model at 1553 Glen Parker starting at $975 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Can Lofts | Vanderbilt | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1553 Glen Parker | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50148 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Spyglass | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Elmore Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Hilltop @ Northside | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Aventura Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 4204 Williamson Pl, Unit 1C | 4204 Williamson Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Ludlow 960 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Hilltop @ Northside which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,978.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?
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 2 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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