
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (68 Rentals)
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2702 May St

513-519 Hale Ave

3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2

2640 Stanton Ave

Oak Street Apartments

3011-3013 Park Ave

Washington Terrace

1118 Chapel St

Chapel Square Apartments
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2634 Stanton Ave

994-999 Cleveland Ave

808 Cleveland Ave

576 Hale Ave

503 Hale Ave

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3002 Burnet Ave

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St. Clair Manor

3018 Concordia St
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2527 Gilbert Ave

658-660 Crown St

620 Lincoln Ave

934 Churchill Ave

325 Hearne Ave

2909-2913 Burnet Ave

3067 Mathers St

3218 Beresford Ave

3048-3050 Gilbert Ave

2537 Stanton Ave
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1029 William Howard Taft Rd

1211 Chapel St

2623 Melrose Ave

745 Oak St

828 Oak St

2828 Stanton Ave

Walnut Hills 4-Family

818 Oak St

805-807 Oak St

2836 Stanton Ave
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2636 Gilbert Ave

2640-2642 Victory Pky

537 Hickman Ave

418 Kasota St

2924 Burnet Ave

2826 Burnet Ave

117 Helen Glassmeyer Ln

512 Hickman Ave

Paramount Square - Walnut Hills

Studio Apartment (excellent condition)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Cincinnati?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Uptown Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,043 | $680 | $1,350 |
| Uptown Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $850 | $1,580 |
| Uptown Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $1,314 | $1,577 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Cincinnati Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Cincinnati area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Beecher Flats priced from $625. 513-519 Hale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Uptown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher Flats | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| 513-519 Hale Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Beecher Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Thatcher Flats | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| 2702 May St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Cincinnati, OH
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Cincinnati area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3042 Gilbert Ave Model at 3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Uptown Cincinnati apartment is the 2848 Melrose Ave Model at 2848 Melrose Ave, Unit 1 South starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Cincinnati apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2 | 3042 Gilbert Ave | 5BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 2848 Melrose Ave, Unit 1 South | 2848 Melrose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2702 May St | 2 bed 1 bath FURNISHED | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Thatcher Flats | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 513-519 Hale Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Beecher Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Beecher Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Cincinnati Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Cincinnati?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Cincinnati is Beecher Flats which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Uptown Cincinnati costs $1,354.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Cincinnati?
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 3 regular apartments in Uptown Cincinnati that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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