Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (18 Rentals)

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1121 Dayton St

CincinnatiOH45214

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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Elm St

1919 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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201 Klotter Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Klotter Ave

201 Klotter AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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2215 Ohio Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2215 Ohio Ave

2215 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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Clifton View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton View

2065 W Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45219
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1531 Elm St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1531 Elm St

1531 Elm StCincinnati, OH 45202
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1533 Pleasant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Pleasant St

1533 Pleasant 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 1 Bed unit found at The Arts Apartments at Music Hall priced from $667. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$667
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
1533 Elm St15311BR,1BA$1,199
1725 Elm St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, OH

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 635 Kress Aly Model at 635 Kress Aly, Unit 4 starting at $1,495 with a $1.20 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.
422 Clark St, Unit 3422 Clark St3BR,2.5BA$0.88
635 Kress Aly, Unit 4635 Kress Aly2BR,1BA$1.20
421 Hopkins St, Unit 1421 Hopkins St1BR,1BA$1.50
2162 Stratford AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
1607 Race St, Unit 31607 Race St1BR,1BA$1.79
Gateway Plaza1AC1BR,1BA$2.21
1725 Elm St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
1533 Elm St1533 Pleasant1BR,1BA$2.15
The Arts Apartments at Music Hall1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Clifton View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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 Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at Contrast OTR listed at $1,359.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $667 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 $1,300 at 1725 Elm St.

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Contrast OTR and starts from $4,278.

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