
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (73 Rentals)
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107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

Bellevue House Apartments

1622 Pleasant St, Unit 1f

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2232 Ravine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1601 Broadway

2216 Ohio Ave

1533 Pleasant St

139 East Clifton Ave

111 Gage St
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2215 Ohio Ave

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213 Mulberry St

The Vibe Apartments

2308 W Clifton Ave

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474 Dayton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2341 W McMicken Ave

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535 Klotter Ave

30 West Court Street, Unit 204, Unit 204

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1619 Mansfield St, Unit #2, Unit #2
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2116 Ravine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1533 Elm St

2219 Flora St

2215 Victor St

One41 Wellington Apartments

216 Findlay St

2259 Loth St

235 Emming St

1115 Dayton St

1010 On The Rhine
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421 Hopkins St, Unit 1, Unit 1

26 Conklin St

132 Parker St, Unit 1

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2210 Victor St, Unit 3, Unit 3

217 Emming St

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231 Emming St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1523 Republic St, Unit 202, Unit 202

225 Emming St, Unit 2

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1619 Mansfield St, Unit #1, Unit #1

Malvern Apartments
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Sands Senior Apartments

201 Emming St

1919 Elm St

Clifton View

The Arts Apartments at Music Hall

201 Klotter Ave

1701 Sycamore Street

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1531 Elm St

Mercer Commons
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over-the-rhine Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $800 | $1,972 |
| Over-the-rhine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $700 | $4,557 |
| Over-the-rhine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,090 | $5,258 |
| Over-the-rhine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,430 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| Over-the-rhine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,906 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 73 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2162 Stratford Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
| 1701 Sycamore Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Mercer Commons | 1 Bedroom - 50% Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
| Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| 1533 Pleasant St | 1531 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Over-the-rhine, OH
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Over-the-rhine area is the $1.00 price per square foot 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Over-the-rhine apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2 | 474 Dayton St | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 | 474 Dayton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 1115 Dayton St | 2 bed, 1.5 bath- Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 2116 Ravine St, Unit 1 | 2116 Ravine St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 213 Mulberry St | 213 Mulberry St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
| 2216-2218 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 139 East Clifton Ave | 1 Bedroom, 1 full, 900 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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 Bellevue House Apartments listed at $825.
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 1641 Sycamore and starts from $1,400.
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