
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End area of Cincinnati.


1531 Elm St

1533 Pleasant St

107 W Elder St

2215 Ohio Ave

2151 Colerain Ave

2308 W Clifton Ave
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201 Emming St

The Arts Apartments at Music Hall

1919 Elm St

Clifton View

201 Klotter Ave
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201 Emming St

211-217 W McMicken Ave

2215 Ohio Ave

1725 Elm St

Contrast OTR

1533 Elm St

207 W McMicken Ave
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West End, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,416 | $899 | $2,041 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $700 | $3,633 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,095 | $4,813 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $1,650 | $9,009 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,775 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 22 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. Clifton View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. 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 |
| Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 1533 Pleasant St | 1531 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1531 Elm St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, OH
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.94 price per square foot 474 Dayton St Model at 474 Dayton St, Unit Apt #2 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,065. The second greatest value West End apartment is the E Model at Harrison Terminal Lofts starting at $2,290 with a $1.30 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 | $0.94 |
| Harrison Terminal Lofts | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Contrast OTR | Oblique | 3BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| 2215 Ohio Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Gateway Plaza | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Arts Apartments at Music Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Clifton View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1531 Elm St | 1533 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 1533 Elm St | 1533 - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 1533 Pleasant St | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $2,290.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is The Arts Apartments at Music Hall which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in West End costs $22,587.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
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 West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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