Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (10 Rentals)

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2714 May St

CincinnatiOH45206
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Beecher Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beecher Flats

860-868 Beecher StCincinnati, OH 45206
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Beecher Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beecher Street

830-846 Beecher StCincinnati, OH 45206
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2640 Stanton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2640 Stanton Ave

2640 Stanton AveCincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Cincinnati Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Cincinnati area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Beecher Street priced from $755. Beecher Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Uptown Cincinnati apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Beecher Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
2702 May St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Cincinnati, OH

As of October 13, 2025 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 3010 Melrose Ave Model at 3010 Melrose Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 23042 Gilbert Ave5BR,1.5BA$1.41
3010 Melrose Ave, Unit #23010 Melrose Ave3BR,1BA$1.30
2702 May St2 bed 1 bath FURNISHED2BR,1BA$2.00
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$1.85
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Beecher Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #93

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Uptown Cincinnati Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Cincinnati Apartments

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown Cincinnati?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Cincinnati have an average cost of $275 which is $2,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Cincinnati.

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