Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Heights Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $300 (86 Rentals)

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Malvern Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Apartments

2026 Eleanor PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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413 Volkert Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 Volkert Pl

413 Volkert PlCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Roanoke
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Roanoke

359 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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201 Emming St
Studio Apartments

201 Emming St

201 Emming StCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Jonathan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jonathan

451 Ludlow AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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2300 Auburn Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Auburn Ave

2300 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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The Roseanne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Roseanne

3300 Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Bishop 3209
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bishop 3209

3209 Bishop StCincinnati, OH 45220
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Bishop 3239
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bishop 3239

3239 Bishop StCincinnati, OH 45220
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Clifton 3033
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton 3033

3033 Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Clifton 3025
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton 3025

3025 Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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Clifwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifwood

3304 Jefferson AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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2058 Auburn Ave
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2058 Auburn Ave

2058 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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1919 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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The Lafayette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lafayette Apartments

3411 Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45220
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29 W Daniels St
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 W Daniels St

29 W Daniels StCincinnati, OH 45219
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2886 W McMicken Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2886 W McMicken Ave

2886 W McMicken AveCincinnati, OH 45225
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Probasco 362
1 Bedroom Apartments

Probasco 362

362 Probasco StCincinnati, OH 45220

The Heights, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

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 $595. Bishop 3239 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jonathan1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$595
Bishop 32391 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
Clifton 30331 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Clifwood1 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
Clifton Woods1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$695
Bishop 32091 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
Clifton 30251 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$695
Mont Michel ApartmentsLegacy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Straight Street ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Heights, OH

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Heights area is the $1.05 price per square foot 513 Howell Ave Model at 513 Howell Ave, Unit 513 in the in the Clifton neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value The Heights apartment is the 4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now Model at The Point Cincinnati starting at $749 with a $0.48 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
513 Howell Ave, Unit 513513 Howell Ave3BR,1BA$1.05
The Point Cincinnati4 Bedroom - Model G | Available Now4BR,4BA$0.48
836 York St, Unit 2nd Fl836 York St2BR,1BA$1.14
2461 Fairview Ave, Unit 22461 Fairview Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
1922 Bigelow St, Unit Apt 21922 Bigelow St2BR,1BA$1.14
University Edge - Cincinnati Student Living3B 3B3BR,3BA$0.77
403 Probasco StTwo Bedroom One and half Bathroom1BR,1.5BA$0.80
2992 W McMicken Ave, Unit 22992 W McMicken Ave1BR,1BA$1.19
Ohio 2215-2217-22191 Room 1 Bath Studio1BR,1BA$1.15
Lowell 5991 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Heights, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #14

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Cincinnati. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $745.

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

The cheapest apartment in The Heights is The Jonathan which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in The Heights costs $23,193.

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 101 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 $648 which is $22,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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