House for rent

17 Hours Ago

288 Helen St #5
288 Helen St #5, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

Monthly rent	$700
Beds	1
Baths	2
Sqft	80

Monthly rent	$700
Beds	1
Baths	2
Sqft	80

17 Hours Ago

Location

288 Helen St #5, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA|Mount Auburn

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Contact

Preferred Real Estate Group, Inc

(844) 432-0229 ext. 5349

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

Fireplace
Images available
Outdoor space

Great for

Work-from-home

Amenities for 288 Helen St #5, Mount Auburn

Features

Air Conditioning	Available Furnished
Carpet	Central Heat
Dryer	Fireplace
Furnished	Heating
Laundry Hook Up	Washer

Appliances

Dishwasher	In-Unit Laundry
Microwave	Range
Refrigerator

Tech

Climate Control

High-Speed Internet

Community

Onsite Laundry

Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 288 Helen St #5

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Houses in Cincinnati

288 Helen St #5, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

Sweet deal!

This listing is 47% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Mount Auburn.

One bedroom in this beautifully updated home is coming available for rent for the 2026-2027 school year. This home is only a short .6 mile walk from UC! Common areas are nicely furnished. New carpet and fresh paint throughout. The crisp, clean shared kitchen features white cabinets, stainless appliances and is stocked with dishes and utensils. Both full baths are fresh and clean with lovely tile showers. Shared laundry is free to use. Ample street parking. Lots of original charm preserved- including 2 ornate fireplaces and original doorknobs, trim + staircase. Relax on the sprawling front porch or in the backyard this fall. This will be the perfect place to call home. Hurry! Classes start in August. Email **** for more information. Room is available for move in on 8/1.

Property highlights

How 288 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Fireplace: Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available: There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space: One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Pet restrictions: Pets aren't allowed at this location.

Address details

Neighborhood	Mount Auburn
Zip code	45219
Type	House for rent

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Rent trends in Mount Auburn

1-bedroom apartments at 288 Helen St #5 cost about 47% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.

Mount Auburn

Cincinnati

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cincinnati
Month	Median Rent
May 2024	$1,003
June 2024	$1,003
July 2024	$1,015
August 2024	$1,039
September 2024	$1,142
October 2024	$1,178
November 2024	$1,079
December 2024	$1,045
January 2025	$1,110
February 2025	$1,095
March 2025	$1,065
April 2025	$1,070
May 2025	$1,116
June 2025	$1,144
July 2025	$1,113
August 2025	$1,114
September 2025	$1,121
October 2025	$1,100
November 2025	$1,099
December 2025	$1,097
January 2026	$1,076
February 2026	$1,080
March 2026	$1,051
April 2026	$1,112

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Mount Auburn
Month	Median Rent
May 2024	$1,705
June 2024	$1,707
July 2024	$1,501
August 2024	$1,314
September 2024	$1,018
October 2024	$978
November 2024	$932
December 2024	$925
January 2025	$865
February 2025	$872
March 2025	$875
April 2025	$1,280
May 2025	$1,427
June 2025	$1,341
July 2025	$1,244
August 2025	$1,153
September 2025	$1,296
October 2025	$1,089
November 2025	$1,258
December 2025	$1,281
January 2026	$1,131
February 2026	$1,064
March 2026	$1,311
April 2026	$1,299

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$28,000/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 288 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH.
			Bath
1 year ago	$650	6 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	6 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	6 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	6 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	1 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	1 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	1 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	6 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	1 bed	2 bath
1 year ago	$650	1 bed	2 bath

Schools near 288 Helen St #5

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Neighborhood

Mount Auburn | Cincinnati, OH

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Peaceful and quiet

Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Cincinnati near 288 Helen St #5

Walking

8/10

No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10

This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10

Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 288 Helen St #5, Cincinnati

Groceries

7/10

At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10

Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10

Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10

Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10

Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10

Some bars within walking distance

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288 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH

288 Helen St Cincinnati, OH

Occupied

4 Beds, 2 Baths

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,215 sqft

$2,059

Listed by Leasing Office

Days on market: 911

Helen Manor **MOVE IN SPECIAL** - Choose this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home and move in by NOV 15th for ONE MONTH WORTH OF FREE RENT! (See offer terms below) 288 Helen is ready for you to call home and has plenty of space for everyone! Come and see for yourself the gorgeous updates, beautiful floors, the big open living spaces and tons of natural lighting throughout! There is extra space upstairs for a game room or whatever you need it to be! Enjoy the convenience of being near: -multiple fast food places -multiple parks -Christ Hospital -Kroger Grocery store -University of Cincinnati - and much more! Take a virtual tour! https my matterport com show ?m=Euo7nKHs1a5 **MOVE IN SPECIAL DETAILS** ?Move in by NOV 15th for one month worth of free rent. You must pay your pro-rated rent in November PLUS one full month of rent in December for the credit to apply. The free month of rent will be divided by 11 and a portion will apply to each month's rent from January 2024 - November 2024. This makes your January 2024 - November 2024 rent only $1872! ?Fridge and Stove installed prior to move-in. ?$100 Gift Card after move-in. Application Fee $45 per applicant. This fee is non-refundable should your application be denied or if you choose to cancel the application. Pet Policy ASK ABOUT OUR PET POLICY FOR THIS HOME Standard pet fees: $250 refundable deposit PER PET $150 nonrefundable pet fee PER PET $10/month pet rent PER PET Other Details Include: - Tenant pays all electric/gas utilities - $50 utility fee is paid monthly for water/sewer/trash reimbursement - $18.99/month Resident Benefit Package will be charged each month (see details below) Application Qualification Requirements: -Household monthly gross income must be at least 3x the rent amount. Income documentation must be provided in the form of: the most recent pay stubs going back 60 days/2 months or an official offer letter for future employment to begin before the lease start date. Prior year’s tax returns or bank statements may be used on a case-by-case basis. ONLY TAXABLE, VERIFIABLE INCOME WILL BE CONSIDERED. -WE ARE HAPPY TO CONSIDER APPLICANTS WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE OR VOUCHERS. -Upon application approval, the deposit must be paid within 24 hours to secure the property -IF WE HAVE MULTIPLE APPLICANTS FOR ONE PROPERTY, The first application that is approved with a security deposit paid in full will secure the property. -GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE APPLICATION DENIAL are if in the last five (5) years any applicant or occupant has had: any unpaid debts owed to other property agencies or landlords OR any eviction actions as reported on a credit screening or during rental history verification OR if any bankruptcy is reported on your credit screening within the last 5 years OR if any applicant or occupant has had felony or violent crime convictions in the last 5 years. All of our properties are drug-free and smoke-free homes. A minimum 12-month lease is required. Longer leases may be arranged on a case-by-case basis. All monies paid during the application process and once approved are non-refundable. All Independence Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $18.99/month which includes HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, utility concierge service (making utility connection a breeze during your move-in), our best-in-class..