Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (47 Rentals)

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$1,400

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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568 Hale Ave

CincinnatiOH45229

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Beecher Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beecher Flats

860-868 Beecher StCincinnati, OH 45206
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513-519 Hale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

513-519 Hale Ave

513-519 Hale AveCincinnati, OH 45229
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911-913 Rogers Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

911-913 Rogers Pl

911-913 Rogers PlCincinnati, 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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Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park

2229 Park AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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St James Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St James Apartments

2315 St James AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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2702 May St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2702 May St

2702 May StCincinnati, OH 45206
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Sinton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sinton Flats

340-344 W 4th StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Salutaris House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salutaris House

2327 Salutaris AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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The Williams
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Williams

1228 E McMillan StCincinnati, OH 45206
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New Windsor Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Windsor Flats

960 Francisco StCincinnati, OH 45206
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2640 Stanton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2640 Stanton Ave

2640 Stanton AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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2832 Stanton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2832 Stanton Ave

2832 Stanton AveCincinnati, OH 45206
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Trevarren Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trevarren Flats

961-975 E McMillan StCincinnati, OH 45206

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Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hills area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Beecher Flats priced from $625. Beecher Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio,1BA$625
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$948
Edenview1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
New Windsor FlatsG1BR,1BA$1,149
2232 St. James Avenue2/12BR,1BA$1,300
Poste ApartmentsLegacy1BR,1BA$1,358
WOODBURN EXCHANGETalbot (0.1 A | B | C)Studio,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3042 Gilbert Ave Model at 3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the 2/1 Model at 2232 St. James Avenue starting at $1,300 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3042 Gilbert Ave, Unit 23042 Gilbert Ave5BR,1.5BA$1.29
2232 St. James Avenue2/12BR,1BA$1.28
2352 Kemper Ln2352 Kemper Ln2BR,2BA$1.97
2848 Melrose Ave, Unit 1 South2848 Melrose Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Windsor Flats RehabH1BR,1BA$1.90
Poste ApartmentsLegacy1BR,1BA$2.00
Thatcher Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$1.54
Beecher Street1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Beecher Flats1 Room 1 Bath StudioStudio ,1BA$1.47
2235 Francis Ln, Unit 22235 Francis LnStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #69

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hills is under $1,365.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Beecher Flats which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Hills?

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 Walnut Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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