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1617 Elm St,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
$1,619 - $4,386 | Studio - 3 Beds
West End is a historic neighborhood about 1.5 miles northwest of Downtown Cincinnati. Once a manufacturing hub for beer, clothing, soap, and other goods, West End is an up-and-coming neighborhood undergoing revitalization. Several new developments are entering the neighborhood including a football stadium set to open in 2021. Along with housing several museums, West End rests next to one of the city’s most popular museums, the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal.
Combined with its charming historic buildings, West End is known for its strong sense of community. Community gardens and programs at the West End’s several recreation centers are just two ways locals connect. West End has rentals options for every budget in a variety of styles including apartments in renovated brick buildings. Proximity to downtown allows residents to have easy access to Cincinnati’s biggest attractions like the Duke Energy Convention Center and Paul Brown Stadium, home of Cincinnati Bengals.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West End is $466 for a studio, $661 for one bedroom, $839 for two bedrooms, and $1,129 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End has decreased by -8.2% in the past year.
Studio
569 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$466/month
Average Rent
1 BR
627 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$661/month
Average Rent
2 BR
927 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$839/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,320 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,129/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Nearby Resident
3 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
Fun and changing neighborhood with a unique dynamic. It's easy to get around, walkable, access to public transit. It's fun as well- a lot of changes over the past 5 years and I'm sure it's going to continue growing and changing for the better.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.