Contrast OTR

1617 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Leasing Office: 132 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,332 - $4,520
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
538 - 1,519 sq ft

Rent Specials

2 months of free rent on all studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Save $5,500 on for 3-bedroom units. Restrictions apply * Contact a member of our leasing staff for full details.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Echo

$1,332 - $1,751
Studio, 1 Bath
538 - 668 Sq. Ft.
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52 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-107
$1,332
547
Now
1-115
$1,357
538
Now
1-215
$1,357
538
Now

Harmony

$1,700 - $2,161
1 Bed, 1 Bath
717 - 841 Sq. Ft.
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19 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-216
$2,014
829
Now
1-306
$2,014
829
Now
1-316
$2,014
829
Now

Edge

$1,750 - $1,810
1 Bed, 1 Bath
720 Sq. Ft.
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17 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-433
$1,760
720
Now
2-517
$1,785
720
Now
2-519
$1,785
720
Now

Refraction

$1,806
1 Bed, 1 Bath
742 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-401
$1,806
742
Now
1-501
$1,806
742
Now

Monochrome

$2,383
1 Bed, 1 Bath
944 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-440
$2,383
944
Now

Balance

$2,170 - $2,789
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,095 - 1,300 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-210
$2,789
1,300
Now
2-306
$2,170
1,095
Now

Fusion

$2,406
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,163 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-321
$2,406
1,163
Now
1-221
$2,406
1,163
Now

Shadow

$2,908 - $2,943
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,331 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-308
$2,908
1,331
Now
1-408
$2,943
1,331
Now

Duality

$2,500
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,329 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-202
$2,500
1,329
Now

Seam

$3,800 - $4,401
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,177 - 1,366 Sq. Ft.
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6 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-218
$3,800
1,366
Now
1-618
$3,855
1,177
Now
1-718
$3,880
1,177
Now

Pivot

$3,889 - $4,520
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,374 - 1,519 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-602
$3,889
1,374
Now
1-302
$4,485
1,519
Now
1-402
$4,520
1,519
Now
1-502
$4,520
1,519
Now

Oblique

$4,458 - $4,518
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,398 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-342
$4,458
1,398
Now
2-442
$4,493
1,398
Now
2-542
$4,493
1,398
Now
2-632
$4,518
1,398
Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 2025
  • 276 units5 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Valet Trash
    $30 / mo
  • Pest Control
    $5 / mo
  • Electric Recovery Fee
    $50 / mo
  • Technology Fee
    $65 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Damage Liability Waiver Fee
    $13
  • Utility Set Up Fee
    $16
  • Administrative Fee
    $175

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Walk Time
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Public Transit

Property Highlights

  • 24/7 Fitness Studio with Cutting-Edge Equipment
  • Amazon Lockers- Coming Soon
  • Chic Kitchen Backsplash Details
  • Coffee Café + Gourmet Kitchenette
  • Cozy Fire Pit
  • Dedicated Bike Storage
  • Dedicated Dog Spa for Pampered Pets
  • Framed walk-in showers*
  • Full-Size Washer & Dryer in Every Home
  • Inspiring Coworking Space for Remote Workdays
  • Large Closets
  • Lofty 9' Ceilings
  • Lush Courtyard
  • Luxe Plank Flooring
  • Modern Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Non-Smoking Community
  • Outdoor Grilling Stations with Group Dining Spots
  • Package Receiving Room
  • Private Patio or Balcony*
  • Sleek Granite Countertops

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Patio
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tub/Shower
  • Wi-Fi

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Clubhouse
  • Courtyard
  • Garages
  • Pool
  • Spa

Map of Contrast OTR

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Fairly drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Busy

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Subway

5 min Walk

Subway

1 min Drive

Subway

1 min Drive

Subway

1 min Drive

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

28 min Drive

CVG

Moving to Over-The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Contrast OTR proximity to Martin Luther King Shopping Center and Fountain Place. Martin Luther King Shopping Center is 0.6 miles away, and Fountain Place is within an 18 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, Contrast OTR has strong public transit, including 6 transit stops within 1.4 miles. Transit options include Elm & Liberty Station and Findlay Market-Elm Station - Elm & Glass Alley.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Contrast OTR are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including William H. Taft National Historic Site, Duke Energy Children's Museum, and OMNIMAX Theater.

Airports

Living in Over-The Rhine provides easy access to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, located just 29 minutes from Contrast OTR.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Rothenberg Preparatory Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

St Francis Seraph School

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

St Joseph School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School

Grades 6-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Walnut Hills High School

Grades 6-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Hughes STEM High School

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

Aldersgate Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
University of Cincinnati Drive: 6 min (2 mi)
Univ. of Cincinnati, Medical Drive: 7 min (2.4 mi)
Cincinnati State Drive: 9 min (3.4 mi)
Xavier University Drive: 12 min (4.9 mi)

About Contrast OTR

NOW OPEN! Move in today and schedule your tour at Contrast OTR—Cincinnati's bold, artistic apartment community in Over-the-Rhine. Located at Liberty & Elm, Contrast OTR offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments that embody the vibrant,… creative spirit of the neighborhood. Just steps from Findlay Market, TQL Stadium, and top local hotspots, you'll enjoy modern amenities, eclectic design, and an urban lifestyle like no other. Schedule your tour today and experience life where art, culture, and modern living collide.

Contrast OTR is an apartment community in Cincinnati, OH

Contact

Property Address:
1617 Elm St,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone Number: (877) 384-7470
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Leasing Office:
132 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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