Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Banks Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $800 (44 Rentals)

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Sycamore 307 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore 307 Apartments

307 Sycamore StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Banks, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Banks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Banks area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Sycamore Place priced from $1,095. Lombardy Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable The Banks apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore PlaceLStudio,1BA$1,095
Lombardy FlatsStudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Fourth & Plum1 Bed PFSLR1BR,1BA$1,125
EdgarLoft C1BR,1BA$1,175
The Biltmore1 bedroom - S1BR,1BA$1,250
Sky CentralStudio, 1 Bath - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,250
Artistry CincyModStudio,1BA$1,319
Parisian on Vine ApartmentsS03Studio,1BA$1,340
Crane Factory Flats1CStudio,1BA$1,425
The Mercantile ApartmentsS07 - AtwoodStudio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Banks, OH

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Banks area is the $1.39 price per square foot F Model at Alumni Lofts in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value The Banks apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B Model at Yugo Cincinnati Deacon starting at $849 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Clifton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Banks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alumni LoftsF2BR,2BA$1.39
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
One Lytle PlaceThe Sawyer2BR,2BA$1.48
Windsor Flats RehabM1BR,1BA$1.29
Aspen PinesTelluride2BR,2BA$1.47
Vue 180Scene II2BR,2BA$1.78
Hub Cincinnati2x2 K (4x2 Lite)4BR,2BA$0.94
Sycamore PlaceR1BR,1BA$1.74
The Verge2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.51
Cadence of NewportEncore2BR,1BA$1.76

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The Banks, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Ohio and customized analysis for Central Cincinnati. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the The Banks Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

71 / 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 The Banks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Banks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Banks is under $1,435.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Banks?

The cheapest apartment in The Banks is Lombardy Flats which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in The Banks costs $3,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Banks?

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 34 regular apartments in The Banks 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 The Banks?

Cheap apartments in The Banks have an average cost of $543 which is $3,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Banks.

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