
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (45 Rentals)
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2162 Stratford Ave

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2232 Ravine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1533 Pleasant St

2215 Ohio Ave

2151 Colerain Ave

2341 W McMicken Ave

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474 Dayton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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535 Klotter Ave
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Contrast OTR

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1110 York St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2116 Ravine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2219 Flora St

216 Findlay St

235 Emming St

1115 Dayton St

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421 Hopkins St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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835 Dayton St, Unit SI ID1056104P

132 Parker St, Unit 1

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231 Emming St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

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202 Klotter Ave, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

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2210 Victor St, Unit 3, Unit 3

225 Emming St, Unit 2

217 Emming St

18 W Elder St, Unit SI ID1056095P

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2230 Ravine St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Sands Senior Apartments

201 Emming St

The Arts Apartments at Music Hall

1919 Elm St

Clifton View

201 Klotter Ave

1531 Elm St

211-217 W McMicken Ave

Gateway Plaza
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2215 Ohio Ave

1725 Elm St

409 Findlay Street

207 W McMicken Ave

Market Square

1025 Central Ave

420 Chestnut St

2242 Victor St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,368 | $1,280 | $1,668 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $600 | $3,050 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,716 | $1,195 | $4,840 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,814 | $1,750 | $7,786 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,458 | $1,980 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall priced from $630. 2162 Stratford Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| 2162 Stratford Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 1533 Pleasant St | 1531 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Gateway Plaza | 1AC | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Contrast OTR | Echo | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, OH
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.00 price per square foot 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.60 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2 | 474 Dayton St | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 474 Dayton St, Unit 1 | 474 Dayton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 1115 Dayton St | 2 bed, 1.5 bath- Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 2116 Ravine St, Unit 1 | 2116 Ravine St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 421 Hopkins St, Unit 1 | 421 Hopkins St | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1110 York St, Unit 2 | 1110 York St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 2232 Ravine St, Unit 1 | 2232 Ravine St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at Contrast OTR listed at $1,255.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $630 at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall.
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 $730 at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall.
What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 409 Findlay Street and starts from $1,400.
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