
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (214 Rentals)
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2829 Glendora Ave

24 W Daniels St

566 Lowell Ave

362 Probasco St

3419 Telford St

3233 Whitfield Ave

596 Lowell Ave

2374 Victor St

2162 Stratford Ave
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107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

2409-2417 W. Clifton Ave

Straight Street Apartments

3300 Jefferson Ave

The Overlook at Clifton

Morrison Apartments

618 Probasco

Lowell 558

Burnet View
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2724 Jefferson Ave

2823 Glendora Ave

1042 Marshall Ave

3211 Jefferson Ave

3033 Clifton Ave

416 Ada St

Clifton Colony

Bellevue House Apartments

555 Lowell Ave

539 Lowell Ave
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9 W Charlton St, Unit 7 W. Charlton 301

2301 Auburn Avenue

3430 Telford St

558 Lowell Ave

The Admiral

510 Lowell Ave

3027 Clifton Ave

3212 Bishop St

551 Lowell Ave

545 Lowell Ave
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559 Lowell Ave

331 Shiloh St

563 Lowell Ave

2632 Eden Ave

2935 Marshall Ave

Total Monthly Price
2343 Ohio Ave, Unit 3

ES Properties

Auburndale

506-508 Riddle Rd

2971 Deckebach Ave
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The Heights, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Studio Apartments | $1,206 | $625 | $6,000 |
| The Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $695 | $3,215 |
| The Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $920 | $4,961 |
| The Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $885 | $6,737 |
| The Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $855 | $6,235 |
| The Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $750 | $8,381 |
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There are currently 214 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Heights Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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Cheapest Available The Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Heights area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Clifwood priced from $595. 3209 Bishop Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifwood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| 3209 Bishop Street | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| The Jonathan | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| The Roseanne | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Clifton Woods | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Lowell 566 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 415 Probasco St | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Telford 3419 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Glendora 2829 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 362 Probasco St | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, OH
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2626 Eden Ave Model at ES Properties in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 2214 Auburn Ave Model at 2214 Auburn Ave starting at $2,025 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES Properties | 2626 Eden Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| 2214 Auburn Ave | 2214 Auburn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1115 Dayton St | 2 bed, 1.5 bath- Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Yugo Cincinnati Deacon | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B | 4BR,4BA | $0.76 |
| University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living | 3B 3B | 3BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| Daniels 24 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.68 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 2216-2218 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Eden | 2 Bedroom - Model J | Available Now | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Heights, Cincinnati, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Heights is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Heights?
The cheapest apartment in The Heights is Lowell 566 which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in The Heights costs $28,056.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Heights?
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 175 regular apartments in The Heights 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 Heights?
Cheap apartments in The Heights have an average cost of $688 which is $27,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Heights.
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