Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Ludlow 960
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ludlow 960

960 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220

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Ludlow 956
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ludlow 956

956 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Kirby School Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby School Apartments

1710 Bruce AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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Spyglass
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spyglass

1600 Thompson Heights AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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4344 Kirby Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4344 Kirby Ave

4344 Kirby AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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Kirby's Dreamland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirby's Dreamland

4344-4348 Kirby AveCincinnati, OH 45223
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American Can Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

American Can Lofts

4101 Spring Grove AveCincinnati, OH 45223

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ludlow 9601 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Hilltop @ Northside1 BR1BR,1BA$898
Aventura ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Elmore Apartments1X11BR,1BA$920
1553 Glen Parker2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 501482BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
American Can LoftsVanderbilt1BR,1BA$1.48
1553 Glen Parker2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 501482BR,1BA$1.14
Spyglass1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Elmore Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.31
Hilltop @ Northside1 BR1BR,1BA$1.28
Aventura ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
4204 Williamson Pl, Unit 1C4204 Williamson Pl1BR,1BA$2.08
Ludlow 9601 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio ,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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