
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Over-the-rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (34 Rentals)
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Bellevue House Apartments

2215 Ohio Ave

1601 Broadway

139 E Clifton Ave

1121 Dayton St

1411 Clay St

1533 Elm St
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2232 Flora St

434 Elizabeth St

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The Vibe Apartments

1406 Sycamore Street, Unit 3
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The Arts Apartments at Music Hall
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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 | $1,368 | $825 | $1,620 | 
| Over-the-rhine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $700 | $2,500 | 
| Over-the-rhine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,295 | $3,512 | 
| Over-the-rhine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,038 | $1,725 | $5,997 | 
| Over-the-rhine 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,747 | $2,800 | $7,103 | 
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There are currently 34 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 The Arts Apartments at Music Hall priced from $667. 2162 Stratford Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Over-the-rhine apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $667 | 
| 2162 Stratford Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 | 
| Bellevue House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 | 
| 139 E Clifton Ave | 304 | 1BR,1BA | $999 | 
| Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC | STU | 2BR,1BA | $999 | 
| Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $1,127 | 
| Alumni Lofts | E.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 | 
| 1533 Elm St | 1531 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 | 
| 1725 Elm St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Over-the-rhine, OH
As of November 04, 2025 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 836 York St Model at 836 York St, Unit 2nd Fl starting at $1,665 with a $1.11 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 Clark St, Unit 3 | 422 Clark St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 | 
| 836 York St, Unit 2nd Fl | 836 York St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 | 
| 1851 Walker St, Unit 1 | 1851 Walker St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 | 
| 635 Kress Aly, Unit 4 | 635 Kress Aly | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 | 
| 1206 Clay St, Unit 2 | 1206 Clay St | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 | 
| Mercer Commons Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 | 
| 421 Hopkins St, Unit 1 | 421 Hopkins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 | 
| 1406 Sycamore Street, Unit 3 | 1406 Sycamore Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 | 
| 131 Gage St, Unit Gage unit #2 | 131 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 | 
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOver-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #10
Among cities in Ohio 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 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 $667 at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall.
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 $999 at Invictus Realty 13th Street LLC.
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 139 E Clifton Ave and starts from $1,799.
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