Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (46 Rentals)

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property at 2215 Ohio Ave

$795 - $1,095

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2215 Ohio Ave

CincinnatiOH45219

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property at 111 W Elder St

$1,353 - $2,302

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 15

111 W Elder St

CincinnatiOH45202
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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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201 Emming St
Studio Apartments

201 Emming St

201 Emming StCincinnati, OH 45219
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1919 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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201 Klotter Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Klotter Ave

201 Klotter AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Ohio 2215-2217-2219
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio 2215-2217-2219

2216-2218 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2215 Ohio Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2215 Ohio Ave

2215 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219

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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1533 Elm St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Elm St

1533 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1531 Elm St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1531 Elm St

1531 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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420 Chestnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Chestnut St

420-422 Chestnut StCincinnati, OH 45203
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1725 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Elm St

1725 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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161 McMicken LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

161 McMicken LLC

161 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202

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Alumni Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alumni Lofts

1310 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202

Over-the-rhine, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Over-the-rhine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Over-the-rhine area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 2162 Stratford Ave priced from $700. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Over-the-rhine apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
2215 Ohio Ave1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$795
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Cincinnati Lofts0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34333Studio,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Over-the-rhine, OH

As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Over-the-rhine area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Over-the-rhine apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Over-the-rhine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
474 Dayton St, Unit 2474 Dayton St2BR,2BA$1.00
50 E McMicken Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
635 Kress Aly, Unit 4635 Kress Aly2BR,1BA$1.12
124 Winkler St, Unit 1124 Winkler St1BR,1BA$1.23
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.91
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
2215 Ohio Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.08
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Over-the-rhine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Over-the-rhine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Over-the-rhine is at Ohio 2215-2217-2219 listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Over-the-rhine Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Over-the-rhine Apartment is $700 at 2162 Stratford Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Over-the-rhine Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Over-the-rhine is starting from $730 at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall.

What is the most affordable Over-the-rhine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Over-the-rhine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Contrast OTR and starts from $3,933.

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