Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (89 Rentals)

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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 $750. Fourth & Plum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lombardy FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$750
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$950
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
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
The Biltmore1 bedroom - M1BR,1BA$1,175
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront 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 Riverfront 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 Riverfront 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
One Lytle PlaceThe Southgate2BR,2BA$1.53
The Amos**NO VACANCY**1BR,1BA$1.34
1206 Clay St, Unit 21206 Clay St2BR,2BA$1.56
421 Hopkins St, Unit 1421 Hopkins St1BR,1BA$1.50
621 Monmouth St, Unit 2621 Monmouth St2BR,1BA$1.50
1406 Sycamore Street, Unit 31406 Sycamore Street1BR,1BA$1.38
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
847 York St, Unit Apartment 2847 York St1BR,1BA$1.26

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

74 / 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 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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Lombardy Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $21,856.

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 47 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 $229 which is $21,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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