Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,800 (15 Rentals)

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property at 440 Hopkins St

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 16

440 Hopkins St, Unit #3

440 Hopkins St
CincinnatiOH45203

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property at 1324 Main St

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 9

1324 Main St, Unit 2C

1324 Main 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
1533 Pleasant St15131BR,1BA$1,099
The Provident ApartmentsThe WashingtonStudio,1BA$1,175
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.37 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Lofts at Shillito Place in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,059. 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$1.37
969 Hatch St, Unit 969 12969 Hatch St2BR,1BA$1.20
514 E 12th St, Unit 3514 E 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Amos**NO VACANCY**1BR,1BA$1.34
Vue 180Social II2BR,2BA$1.59
541 E 13th St, Unit Apartment #2541 E 13th St2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Cadence of NewportTempo2BR,2BA$1.59
Groton LoftsOne Bedroom On 7th Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.55
1619 Mansfield St, Unit #11619 Mansfield St1BR,1BA$1.64
Fourth & Plum1 Bed C1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 620 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, OH with pricing that ranges from $950 to $10,811. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $1,850 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverfront ranges from $1,850 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,280.

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