Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (101 Rentals)

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property at 121 E Freedom Way

$1,540 - $1,822

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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121 E Freedom Way

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 Fourth & Plum priced from $975. 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
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$975
EdgarStudio BStudio,1BA$985
Invictus Realty 13th Street LLCSTU2BR,1BA$999
Gateway Plaza2BB2BR,1BA$1,053
Parisian on Vine ApartmentsN02Studio,1BA$1,085
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,099
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,100
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,142
Garfield Tower ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of December 18, 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 Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place starting at $1,938 with a $1.29 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
The Lofts at Shillito PlaceTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.29
Roebling RowThe Independence2BR,2BA$1.51
1706 Lang St, Unit 11706 Lang St2BR,2BA$1.59
Greenwich on The ParkTwo Bedroom Juliette2BR,2BA$1.53
621 Monmouth St, Unit 2621 Monmouth St2BR,1BA$1.50
Newberry Lofts on 6thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
5 E 9th St5 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.21
130 Park Pl, Unit 2nd floor130 Park Pl1BR,1BA$1.66
Flats on the Row2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.68

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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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Fourth & Plum which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $8,385.

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 62 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 $294 which is $8,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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