Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Race Street Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (69 Rentals)

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962 Pavilion St

CincinnatiOH45202

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1919 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Greenwich on The Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich on The Park

120 Garfield PlCincinnati, OH 45202
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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Groton Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groton Lofts

700-704 Race StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Mercer Commons Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Commons Apartments

1341-1341 Walnut StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Broadway Square
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202

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Race Street, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Race Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Race Street area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall priced from $667. Lombardy Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Race Street apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$667
Lombardy FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$750
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
139 E Clifton Ave3041BR,1BA$999
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,013
Garfield Tower ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,075
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,109
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,127

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Race Street, OH

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Race Street 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 Race Street apartment is the 965 Hatch St Model at 965 Hatch St, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Race Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
965 Hatch St, Unit 1965 Hatch St2BR,1BA$0.94
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.30
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
CitiView ~ On the River3-Bedroom, 2-Bath River View3BR,2BA$1.54
421 Hopkins St, Unit 1421 Hopkins St1BR,1BA$1.50
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
One Lytle PlaceThe Cosmopolitan1BR,1BA$1.51
Mercer Commons Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1.23
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Race Street, Cincinnati, OH

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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Race Street, Cincinnati, and the greater Cincinnati area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Race Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Race Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Race Street is under $1,127.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Race Street?

The cheapest apartment in Race Street is The Arts Apartments at Music Hall which is listed at $667, while the average apartment in Race Street costs $21,856.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Race Street?

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 46 regular apartments in Race Street 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 Race Street?

Cheap apartments in Race Street have an average cost of $305 which is $21,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Race Street.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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