
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (85 Rentals)
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Mont Michel Apartments

The Admiral

305 W McMillan St

The Overlook at Clifton

Clifton Colony
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130 E. Shields Street

107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1

2702 W McMicken Ave

2534 Valley View Ct, Unit 3

Lowell 558

The Heights

Bellevue House Apartments

2802 Digby Ave

2431 Ohio Ave
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2935 Marshall Ave

2301 Auburn Avenue

2861 Marshall Ave

2971 Deckebach Ave

2328-2334 Moerlein Avenue

2467 W McMicken Ave

2805 Digby Ave
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384 Probasco

2704 W McMicken Ave

2339 Rohs St

532 Riddle Rd, Unit Apt. 1

2469 W McMicken Ave

1 W McMillan St, Unit 1
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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 |
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The Heights Studio Apartments | $911 | $695 | $1,599 |
The Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $720 | $2,730 |
The Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $800 | $4,450 |
The Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $899 | $7,500 |
The Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $799 | $2,795 |
The Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $950 | $8,850 |
The Heights 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,199 | $3,200 | $7,810 |
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There are currently 85 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 1 Bed unit found at The Jonathan priced from $645. Straight Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable The Heights apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Jonathan | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Straight Street Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Probasco 362 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Mont Michel Apartments | Legacy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
The Overlook at Clifton | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
618 Probasco | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Clifton Colony | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Bishop 3209 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Clifton 3025 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, OH
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $1.03 price per square foot 129 Gage St Model at 129 Gage St, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 1922 Bigelow St Model at 1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 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. |
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129 Gage St, Unit 1 | 129 Gage St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 2 | 1922 Bigelow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
1104 Kottmann St, Unit 3 | 1104 Kottmann St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.73 |
Hub Cincinnati | 2x2 K (4x2 Lite) | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
The Verge | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Clifton Colony | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Straight Street Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Heights?
The cheapest apartment in The Heights is The Jonathan which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in The Heights costs $29,540.
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 46 regular apartments in The Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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