Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (18 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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1025 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 Central Ave

1025 Central AveCincinnati, OH 45202
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Market Square
3 Bedroom Apartments

Market Square

30 Findlay 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. The Arts Apartments at Music Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. 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
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$730
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
1531 Elm St4F1BR,1BA$1,199
Industry Cincinnati1BR/1BA - Urbana1BR,1BA$1,434

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, OH

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.26 price per square foot 836 York St Model at 836 York St, Unit 3rd Fl in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B Model at Yugo Cincinnati Deacon starting at $849 with a $0.64 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.
836 York St, Unit 3rd Fl836 York St2BR,2BA$1.26
Yugo Cincinnati Deacon4 Bed, 4 Bath Classic B4BR,4BA$0.64
314 W McMicken Ave, Unit 2314 W McMicken Ave2BR,2BA$1.82
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan HarbourOasis1BR,1BA$1.95
Current At The BanksCove1BR,1BA$2.13
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
The AltoDodici1BR,1BA$2.54
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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is Clifton View which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in West End costs $29,630.

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 19 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $532 which is $29,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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