Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Cincinnati Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (39 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Cincinnati?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Cincinnati Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
Uptown Cincinnati 1 Bedroom Apartments | $927 | $750 | $1,137 |
Uptown Cincinnati 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $1,095 | $2,200 |
Uptown Cincinnati 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,577 | $1,577 |
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There are currently 39 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 1 Bed unit found at 2920-2928 Burnet Avenue priced from $750. Beecher Street 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2920-2928 Burnet Avenue | 1 Bedroom Model A Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Beecher Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Beecher Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
2702 May St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Thatcher Flats | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Cincinnati, OH
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Cincinnati area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3042 Gilbert Ave Model at 3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Uptown Cincinnati apartment is the 728 E McMillan St Model at 728 E McMillan St, Unit 4 starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn 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. |
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3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2 | 3042 Gilbert Ave | 5BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
728 E McMillan St, Unit 4 | 728 E McMillan St | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
2702 May St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Thatcher Flats | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Beecher Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Beecher Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
2920-2928 Burnet Avenue | 1 Bedroom Model A Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #92
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 2920-2928 Burnet Avenue which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Uptown Cincinnati costs $2,495.
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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