Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (95 Rentals)

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property at 107 W Elder St

$995 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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107 W Elder St

CincinnatiOH45202

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Crane Factory Flats
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$1,400 - $2,300
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$1,400 - $2,300
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crane Factory Flats

824 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Industry Cincinnati
$1,448 - $4,765
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$1,448 - $4,765
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1118 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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521 E 13th St
$1,545 - $1,795
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

521 E 13th St

521 E 13th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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property at 641 Walnut St

$1,475 - $1,575

1 Bedroom Rentals

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641 Walnut St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 515 E 12th St

$1,710

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

515 E 12th St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 1626 Pleasant St

$1,650 - $1,719

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$1,719
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Available Aug 4

1626 Pleasant St

CincinnatiOH45202
property at 1508 Race St

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

1508 Race St, Unit OTR Condo

1508 Race St
CincinnatiOH45202
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969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12
$1,800
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969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12

969 Hatch 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 1533 Pleasant St priced from $899. 1531 Elm St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1533 Pleasant St15311BR,1BA$899
1531 Elm StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$899
EdgarSTUBStudio,1BA$975
Garfield Tower - GARS MiniStudio,1BA$980
Lombardy Flats1-1lombsLombardy Flats1BR,1BA$1,075
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,175
Sixth Street ExchangeThe TrolleyStudio,1BA$1,195
The Vibe ApartmentsMoxieStudio,1BA$1,200
Fourth & Plum1 Bed Den A1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.36 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,043. 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$1.36
969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12969 Hatch St2BR,1BA$1.20
The Amos**NO VACANCY**1BR,1BA$1.34
Vue 180Social II2BR,2BA$1.73
911 Putnam St, Unit Apt 1911 Putnam St2BR,1BA$1.60
The Biltmore1 bedroom - L1BR,1BA$1.66
319 Baum St, Unit Mt Adams319 Baum St1BR,1BA$1.56
Fourth & Plum1 Bed Den A1BR,1BA$1.72
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Garfield Tower - GARS MiniStudio ,1BA$1.78

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

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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 $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is 1533 Pleasant St which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $29,866.

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 19 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 $233 which is $29,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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