Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (13 Rentals)

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201 Emming St
Studio Apartments

201 Emming St

201 Emming StCincinnati, OH 45219
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1919 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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201 Klotter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Klotter Ave

201 Klotter AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Gateway Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Plaza

400-416 W 9th StCincinnati, OH 45203
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1533 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Elm St

1533 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Sands Senior Apartments priced from $501. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sands Senior Apartments0D 30%Studio,1BA$501
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
1531 Elm St4F1BR,1BA$1,199
Contrast OTREchoStudio,1BA$1,626

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, OH

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1400 Elm St Model at 1400 Elm St, Unit C in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 314 W McMicken Ave Model at 314 W McMicken Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Queensgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1400 Elm St, Unit C1400 Elm St2BR,2BA$1.61
314 W McMicken Ave, Unit 2314 W McMicken Ave2BR,2BA$1.82
1928 Colerain Ave, Unit 51928 Colerain Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
2232 Ravine St, Unit 12232 Ravine St1BR,1BA$1.15
Contrast OTREchoStudio ,1BA$2.62
1531 Elm St2F1BR,1BA$2.08
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Sands Senior Apartments0D 60%Studio ,1BA$1.92

Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $745 at Clifton View.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $1,126 at Sands Senior Apartments.

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