Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (26 Rentals)
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107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

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130 Valencia St

642 W McMicken Ave

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Over-the-rhine - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cincinnati by our Cincinnati, OH Local Expert Joey Hoelscher. See how it ranks!
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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 | $1,514 | $800 | $3,166 |
Over-the-rhine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $775 | $8,979 |
Over-the-rhine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $1,080 | $8,011 |
Over-the-rhine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,515 | $1,725 | $10,000+ |
Over-the-rhine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,616 | $2,400 | $8,640 |
Over-the-rhine 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,473 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at McMicken Ave priced from $700. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. 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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McMicken Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Sands Senior Apartments | 1Q 50% | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | Studio,1BA | $999 |
201 Klotter Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,080 |
The Blonde | 06 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
1533 Pleasant St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Over-the-rhine, OH
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Over-the-rhine area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 50 E McMicken Ave in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Over-the-rhine apartment is the 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn 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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50 E McMicken Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
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 |
Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
2115 Central Ave, Unit Top Floor Unit 6 | 2115 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour | Oasis | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
201 Klotter Ave | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Bellevue House Apartments | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOver-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #10
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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Over-the-rhine?
The cheapest apartment in Over-the-rhine is McMicken Ave which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Over-the-rhine costs $5,712.
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 29 regular apartments in Over-the-rhine that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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