Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fairmount Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (21 Rentals)
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2102 Queen City Avenue

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South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Fairmount?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Fairmount Studio Apartments | $717 | $695 | $725 |
South Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $795 | $600 | $925 |
South Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $900 | $1,400 |
South Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 |
South Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $1,395 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Fairmount Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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Cheapest Available South Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Fairmount area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 2530 Hansford Pl priced from $600. 2102 Queen City Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable South Fairmount apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2530 Hansford Pl | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
2102 Queen City Avenue | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Dover Heights | "The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Westwood Apartments | Westwood one Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fairmount, OH
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Fairmount area is the $1.28 price per square foot Stunning Model at 537 Elberon Ave in the in the East Price Hill neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value South Fairmount apartment is the TWO BEDROOM Model at Villa Hills starting at $975 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Price Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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537 Elberon Ave | Stunning | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Villa Hills | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
2131 Staebler St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
2530 Hansford Pl | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Westwood Apartments | Westwood one Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
2102 Queen City Avenue | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
Dover Heights | "The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #62
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Fairmount Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fairmount Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Fairmount?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Fairmount is at 2102 Queen City Avenue listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Fairmount Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Fairmount Apartment is $600 at 2530 Hansford Pl.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Fairmount Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Fairmount is starting from $900 at Dover Heights.
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