Downtown

Where the City's Heart Beats with Energy and Opportunity
Downtown Cincinnai is the epicenter of the city nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. Its riverfront makes for a great spot for boating or walking and biking paths. The iconic Roebling Suspension Bridge, a precursor to the Brooklyn Bridge, is a testament to Cincinnati's engineering and architectural prowess. The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal hosts interactive museums covering history, science, and the arts. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a tribute to the history of the Underground Railroad and the struggle for freedom. The Aronoff Center for the Arts holds theater performances, musicals, and concerts, and the Contemporary Arts Center showcases cutting-edge contemporary art installations. If you are more of a sports enthusiast, The Great American Ball Park is home to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, and the Paul Brown Stadium hosts the Cincinnati Bengals football games creating an electric atmosphere during game time. The neighborhood's convenient access to public transportation, including the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar, makes it easy to navigate the area and explore its various districts.
What Downtown Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
7.0
social
8.0
management
9.0
Median rents in Downtown
Studio
$
2,000
1 Bedroom
$
2,300
2 Bedroom
$
2,500

Living in
Downtown

Vibrant
Bars
Walkable
Central Location
Urban
Downtown — 8.4/10 Rating (based on 11 neighborhood reviews)
15m walk to offices for work, 20m walk to OTR which has a ton of restaurants. Other places you can go include the Banks which is another entertainment area with a nice riverwalk, fountain square, and a Kroger. There's some homeless around but not that many and overall it's safe. Right next to a cool jazz bar.
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The Reserve at 4th and Race
I’ve never had any issues! I love being central to the bars and restaurants. You’re also only two blocks from the tram
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Newberry Lofts on 6th
Living Down Town is amazing. Very walkable and close to a lot of law jobs.
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9
/10
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Gramercy on Garfield
This neighborhood is a combination of an urban location with a quiet town feel. Fairfield Ave, has a few restaurant options and darkness brewery are within walking distance! Also just a short ride away from downtown Cincy, which is great.
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Newberry Lofts on 6th
It has a lot of things around it, but can be a little dangerous at night because of the bars. Great access to downtown, restaurants, stadiums, and the river.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Current
The neighborhood is on the good swing of the pendulum. There needs to be a few more stores (retail, convenience, food, etc.) for it to be a fully-functional and desirable neighborhood.
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8
/10
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The Biltmore
I am within walking distance to Paycor, Great American Ball Park, the Banks, Fountain Square, and about a 15-20 minute walk to OTR. There are also lots of hotels situated around/near the apartment.
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4th and Race
We are close to the Banks and the stadiums, which is nice especially in the summer. We are also close to the Purple People Eater Bridge so it's a quick walk to Kentucky.

There is not really anything super close by, though, in terms of grocery stores (closest is the Kroger downtown, which is pretty small) or bars that aren't the overpriced ones at the Banks. Getting in and out of parking garage can be annoying, but most downtown stuff is close. We walk a lot and can get into downtown like the Aronoff Center in about 10 minutes and OTR in about 15-20.
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5
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One Lytle Place
Excellent restaurants and bars nearby. Newport On The Levee is a block away and has a movie theater, Italian restaurant, candy shop, coffee/wine bar, and an aquarium. Several great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are just a short walk, Bird scooter, or Uber away. I haven't had any issues with traffic, noise, or crime in the area around my apartment.
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Fourth & Plum Apartments
It’s walking distance to OTR so restaurants are easy access. The downfall is parking is expensive and a cost to consider along with rent.
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The Schwartz Loft Apartments
Neighborhood is great! There have been no safety issues and if there is the sheriff's office is one block away.
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The Schwartz Loft Apartments


Getting to Know
Downtown

Neighborhood Boundaries

Best Apartments
in Downtown

Newberry Lofts on 6th
1 Bed $1,380

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Fourth & Plum Apartments
1 Bed $1,400
2 Beds $1,550

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4th and Race

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Gramercy on Garfield
Studio $1,304
1 Bed $1,564
2 Beds $1,939

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Encore
Studio $1,790
1 Bed $1,875
2 Beds $2,595

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The Reserve at 4th and Race
1 Bed $1,895
2 Beds $2,495

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