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Highlights

  • On-site dog park
  • Professional management
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Quiet tree-lined street
  • Beautiful park-like setting

Location

621 Mcalpin Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA|Clifton
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Management

Tower Property Management

Leasing office

(513) 665-4372

Property Overview

The Cliffs Apartments offers a strong overall value with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, highlighted by excellent price and location scores, along with solid amenities and trustworthiness. It features a quiet tree-lined, park-like setting, a pet-friendly community with an on-site dog park, and professional management.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Cliffs Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Cliffs Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2/12 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,195 /mo

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Amenities for The Cliffs Apartments

Building

Dogs OK
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

Application Fee

Per-applicant.

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REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$50

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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Building details

Property details

Units148
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About The Cliffs Apartments

HomeApartments in CincinnatiClifton The Cliffs Apartments

Quiet, Tree-Lined Street in the Heart of CliftonMinutes from the University of Cincinnati & Cincinnati StateConvenient to UC Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, & Good Samaritan HospitalAdjacent to Mt. Storm Park and Near Byrd Nature PreservePet-Friendly Community with On-Site Dog ParkBeautiful Park-Like SettingEasy Access to Downtown Cincinnati, I-75 & Major EmployersProfessional Management and Responsive Maintenance


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Cliffs Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Cliffs Apartments 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 The Cliffs Apartments
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.
The Cliffs Apartments 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Cliffs Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Cliffs Apartments 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 The Cliffs Apartments 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.
The Cliffs Apartments 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.

The Cliffs Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 The Cliffs Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Clifton

2-bedroom apartments at The Cliffs Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Clifton.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Clifton
Cincinnati
A table of studio rental data trends in Cincinnati
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,018
September 2024$1,272
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
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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$47,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near The Cliffs Apartments

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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Getting around Cincinnati near 621 Mcalpin Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 621 Mcalpin Ave, Cincinnati

Groceries

6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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