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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Air conditioner
  • Off-street parking
  • Heat included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Quality apartment living

Location

550 Lowell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA|Clifton
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Lowell 550

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(513) 440-4132

Property Overview

Lowell 550 offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and quality living, with an overall expert rating of 8.5 out of 10 and top marks for price, amenities, and location. Notable features include a dishwasher, air conditioner, off-street parking, heat included, and pet-friendly policies, making it a well-rounded option for renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Lowell 550 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lowell 550 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2 bed1 bath610 sqft$1,095 /mo1 unit availableExplore comfortable and convenient living at our well-maintained multi-family buildings on Lowell Avenue, located in Cincinnati’s historic Gaslight District. Inside, you'll find features such as Air Conditioner, Coin Operated Laundry, Dishwasher, Heat Included, with more amenities designed for your comfort.

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Amenities for Lowell 550

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHeat Included
Laminate Flooring

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave

Building

Coin Operated LaundryOnsite 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.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Monthly.

$60

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About Lowell 550

HomeApartments in CincinnatiClifton Lowell 550

Explore comfortable and convenient living at our well-maintained multi-family buildings on Lowell Avenue, located in Cincinnati’s historic Gaslight District. These apartment homes offer consistent layouts and features across properties, with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans available. Located near Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, the University of Cincinnati, and Burnet Woods Park, our Lowell Avenue apartments are close to restaurants, grocery stores, cafes, and public transit. Easy access to I-75, Spring Grove Avenue, and Hamilton Avenue makes commuting to Downtown Cincinnati, area hospitals, and major employers quick and simple. All homes are pet-friendly, with no breed or weight restrictions. Some buildings also offer off-street parking for added convenience. If you're looking for a well-connected, low-maintenance place to call home in Cincinnati, OH 45220, Lowell Avenue delivers quality apartment living in a sought-after location.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Lowell 550 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lowell 550 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Lowell 550
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lowell 550 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Lowell 550 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including coin operated laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Lowell 550 receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lowell 550 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Lowell 550 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Lowell 550 provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Lowell 550 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Clifton

2-bedroom apartments at Lowell 550 cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Clifton.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Clifton
Cincinnati
A table of studio rental data trends in Cincinnati
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,407
October 2024$1,301
November 2024$1,339
December 2024$1,269
January 2025$1,346
February 2025$1,240
March 2025$1,098
April 2025$983
May 2025$992
June 2025$994
July 2025$991
August 2025$973
September 2025$993
October 2025$996
November 2025$956
December 2025$952
January 2026$914
February 2026$925
March 2026$947
April 2026$951
May 2026$952
June 2026$974
July 2026$962
August 2026$941
September 2026$930
A table of studio rental data trends in Clifton
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$845
November 2024$895
February 2025$895
March 2025$895
April 2025$928
May 2025$895
June 2025$895
July 2025$895
September 2025$725
October 2025$767
November 2025$695
December 2025$695
January 2026$695
February 2026$695
March 2026$695
April 2026$695
May 2026$695
June 2026$695
July 2026$696
August 2026$695
September 2026$670

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,095.
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Schools near Lowell 550

Clifton Area Neighborhood School

3711 clifton ave

cincinnati, OH, 45220

PK, K-5Public
B-

Rockdale Academy Elementary School

335 rockdale ave

cincinnati, OH, 45229

PK, K-6Public
C-

Rising Stars Academy On Vine

2120 vine st

cincinnati, OH, 45202

PKPublic

Rising Stars Academy Otr

425 ezzard charles dr

cincinnati, OH, 45203

PKPublic

Cincinnati Digital Academy

425 ezzard charles dr

cincinnati, OH, 45203

K-12Public
C-
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Neighborhood

Clifton | Cincinnati, OH

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Cincinnati near 550 Lowell Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 550 Lowell Ave, Cincinnati

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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