Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (74 Rentals)

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1620 Broadway

CincinnatiOH45202

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The Waldo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Waldo

204 W Eighth StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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Columbia Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Flats

1301 Walnut 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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Broadway Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Square

412 E Thirteenth StCincinnati, OH 45202

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Lancaster Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

22 W 7th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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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 Mercer Commons Apartments priced from $944. Edgar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercer Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$944
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Lombardy FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$1,100
1531 Elm St4F1BR,1BA$1,199
Fourth & PlumStudio B1BR,1BA$1,200
Artistry CincyModStudio,1BA$1,219
Sky CentralStudio, 1 Bath - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,250
Parisian on Vine ApartmentsN02Studio,1BA$1,295
Mt. Adams LivingThe Shadows One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1400 Elm St Model at 1400 Elm St, Unit C in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the B5 Model at Academy on Fourth starting at $2,535 with a $1.77 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.
1400 Elm St, Unit C1400 Elm St2BR,2BA$1.61
Academy on FourthB52BR,2BA$1.77
318 E 14th St, Unit 316 #2318 E 14th St2BR,2BA$1.43
Mercer Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
The Amos**NO VACANCY**1BR,1BA$1.34
One Lytle PlaceThe Sawyer2BR,2BA$1.48
300 E 3rd St, Unit 3 East300 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.28
521 E 13th St, Unit 1521 E 13th St2BR,1BA$1.45
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Cadence of NewportEncore2BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Mercer Commons Apartments which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $6,910.

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 14 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 $254 which is $6,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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