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

139 E Clifton Ave

The Vibe Apartments

Radius At The Banks
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Over-the-rhine, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Over-the-rhine?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Over-the-rhine Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $800 | $1,775 |
Over-the-rhine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $975 | $4,300 |
Over-the-rhine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $1,259 | $4,730 |
Over-the-rhine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,149 | $9,380 |
Over-the-rhine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $849 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sands Senior Apartments | 0D 30% | Studio,1BA | $501 |
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 303 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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129 Gage St, Unit 1 | 129 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2 | 318 E 14th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Alcove | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
314 W McMicken Ave, Unit 2 | 314 W McMicken Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
139 E Clifton Ave | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOver-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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