Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (24 Rentals)

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 1 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 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Klotter Ave

201 Klotter 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Elm St

1533 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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161 McMicken LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

161 McMicken LLC

161 E McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45202

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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 Studio unit found at Sands Senior Apartments priced from $501. The Arts Apartments at Music Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Over-the-rhine apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sands Senior Apartments0D 30%Studio,1BA$501
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Bellevue House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
139 E Clifton Ave3031BR,1BA$1,050

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

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Over-the-rhine area is the $1.14 price per square foot 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Over-the-rhine apartment is the 318 E 14th St Model at 318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Riverfront 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.
129 Gage St, Unit 1129 Gage St2BR,1BA$1.14
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2318 E 14th St2BR,2BA$1.43
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan HarbourAlcove2BR,2BA$1.83
314 W McMicken Ave, Unit 2314 W McMicken Ave2BR,2BA$1.82
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1107 Valencia StStudio ,1BA$0.73
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1.25
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
139 E Clifton Ave3031BR,1BA$1.62
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Over-the-rhine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Over-the-rhine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Over-the-rhine is under $1,434.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Over-the-rhine?

The cheapest apartment in Over-the-rhine is Clifton View which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Over-the-rhine costs $29,520.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Over-the-rhine?

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 18 regular apartments in Over-the-rhine 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 Over-the-rhine?

Cheap apartments in Over-the-rhine have an average cost of $478 which is $29,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Over-the-rhine.

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