Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norwood Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (51 Rentals)

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1639 Anita Pl

CincinnatiOH45237
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1829 Courtland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1829 Courtland Ave

1829 Courtland AveCincinnati, OH 45212
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The Aristo
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Aristo

2944 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45209
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5501 at Norwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5501 at Norwood

5501 Glengate LnCincinnati, OH 45212
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2812 Madison Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2812 Madison Rd

2812 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45209
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4843 Reading Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4843 Reading Rd

4843 Reading RdCincinnati, OH 45237
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Waltella Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waltella Place

5350 Waltella PlCincinnati, OH 45212
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The Pavilion Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pavilion Apartments

4018 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45212
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South Jefferson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Jefferson

3821 S Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45212
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2771 Robertson Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2771 Robertson Ave

2771 Robertson AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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2955 Madison Road
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2955 Madison Road

2955 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45209
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2212 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2212 Jefferson Ave

2212 Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45212
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Foraker & Section
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foraker & Section

2015 Foraker AveCincinnati, OH 45212
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4330 Smith Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4330 Smith Rd

4330 Smith RdCincinnati, OH 45212
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Colonial Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Ridge

2928 Colonial Ridge CtCincinnati, OH 45212
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2954-2958 Madison Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2954-2958 Madison Rd

2954-2958 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45209
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Park Lane
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane

4201 Victory PkyCincinnati, OH 45229
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Lincoln Woods Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Woods Flats

1701-1707 Lincoln CtNorwood, OH 45212
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Norwood, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Norwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norwood area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Carlton Place Apartments priced from $550. Cypress Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Norwood apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlton Place ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$550
Cypress GroveStoneridge1BR,1BA$795
5501 at NorwoodB12BR,1BA$799
Marmills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
3619 Clarion Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
1625 Asmann Ave - PPM ONE LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
The GillwoodThe Madison1BR,1BA$900
2308-2312 Harper AvenueLower Level 1x11BR,1BA$950
4330 Smith Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwood, OH

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Norwood area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2621 Ida Ave Model at 2621 Ida Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Paddock Hills neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Norwood apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1625 Asmann Ave - PPM ONE LLC starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the North Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2621 Ida Ave, Unit 22621 Ida Ave3BR,1BA$0.68
1625 Asmann Ave - PPM ONE LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.36
1949 Hudson Ave, Unit 11949 Hudson Ave2BR,2BA$1.36
4028 Ledgewood Dr1Br/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
4422 Reading Ln, Unit 4422 Reading LN4422 Reading Ln2BR,1BA$1.11
4330 Smith Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
5501 at NorwoodA11BR,1BA$1.07
Cypress GroveStoneridge1BR,1BA$1.14
Marmills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Carlton Place ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Norwood, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #76

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 comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Cincinnati. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Norwood Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Norwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norwood is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norwood?

The cheapest apartment in Norwood is Carlton Place Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Norwood costs $1,747.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norwood?

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 8 regular apartments in Norwood 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 Norwood?

Cheap apartments in Norwood have an average cost of $901 which is $846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norwood.

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