Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (100 Rentals)

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1704 Campbell St, Unit 2
$1,100
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1704 Campbell St, Unit 2

1704 Campbell StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Crane Factory Flats
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$1,435 - $2,300
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Crane Factory Flats

824 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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property at 31 E Court St

$1,712

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31 E Court St

CincinnatiOH45202

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Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Lombardy Flats priced from $975. 1513-1515 Republic St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lombardy Flats1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$975
1513-1515 Republic St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,099
Garfield Tower - GARA1 Remodel1BR,1BA$1,120
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,167
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$1,175
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,180
Industry CincinnatiStudio - AscribeStudio,1BA$1,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,036. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 969 Hatch St Model at 969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.35
969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12969 Hatch St2BR,1BA$1.20
437 Clark St, Unit 437A Clark St437 Clark St2BR,2BA$1.25
514 E 12th St, Unit 3514 E 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Vue 180Social II2BR,2BA$1.59
1142 Saint Gregory St, Unit 1142 St Gegory1142 Saint Gregory St1BR,1BA$1.27
Cadence of NewportTempo2BR,2BA$1.57
Groton LoftsOne Bedroom On 7th Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.55
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$1.45
1619 Mansfield St, Unit #21619 Mansfield St1BR,1BA$1.49

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverfront, Cincinnati, and the greater Cincinnati area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,247.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Lombardy Flats which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $1,879.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 103 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $415 which is $1,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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