Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (137 Rentals)

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property at 2822 Price Ave

$800 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2822 Price Ave

CincinnatiOH45204

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property at 2431 Mustang Dr

$900 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2431 Mustang Dr

CincinnatiOH45211
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Mahogany Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mahogany Hills

3201 Gobel AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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3205-3207 Mozart Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3205-3207 Mozart Ave

3205-3207 Mozart AveCincinnati, OH 45211
Senior Living
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Royal Sentry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Sentry

2846 Harrison AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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Mozart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mozart

3600-3630 Mozart AveCincinnati, OH 45211

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Northwest Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Cincinnati area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at The Bradford priced from $595. Washington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Northwest Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BradfordStudioStudio,1BA$595
Washington Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$600
Shawnee Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$650
The Bridges at BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tower Valley Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
1751 Gilsey AveStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$725
Glenmore BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$745
Sparrow Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$749
2332 Harrison Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Cincinnati, OH

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Cincinnati area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1634 Elkton Pl Model at 1634 Elkton Pl, Unit 2 in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Northwest Cincinnati apartment is the 3968 W 8th St Model at 3968 W 8th St, Unit 3968 w 8th Loft starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1634 Elkton Pl, Unit 21634 Elkton Pl4BR,2BA$0.84
3968 W 8th St, Unit 3968 w 8th Loft3968 W 8th St2BR,1BA$0.88
Sanctuary Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Pinnacle Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
1192 Overlook Ave, Unit Senior housing1192 Overlook Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Shawnee Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.71
5910 Belmont Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
3382 McHenry Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
3449 McHenry Ave, Unit 183449 McHenry Ave1BR,1BA$0.97
Washington Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.81

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

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Northwest Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #21

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Ohio including Northwest Cincinnati, Cincinnati, and the greater Cincinnati area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Cincinnati Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Cincinnati?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Cincinnati is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Cincinnati?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Cincinnati is Tower Valley Flats which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Northwest Cincinnati costs $1,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Cincinnati?

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 12 regular apartments in Northwest Cincinnati 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 Northwest Cincinnati?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Cincinnati have an average cost of $130 which is $1,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Cincinnati.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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