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Sherman Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Manor

926 S 2nd StHamilton, OH 45011
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Indian Springs
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Springs

353-359 Hampshire DrHamilton, OH 45011
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824 Gordon Smith
2 Bedroom Apartments

824 Gordon Smith

824 Gordon Smith BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
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692 Gordon Smith
2 Bedroom Apartments

692 Gordon Smith

692 Gordon Smith BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
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Villages of Fairfield
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villages of Fairfield

861 Governors CtFairfield, OH 45014
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, OH

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Butler County$2,000$430345
North Cincinnati$2,052$430609

Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Hill Apartments in the Sterling Estates neighborhood priced from $899. The Reserve in the Brookway Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Hill ApartmentsThe Shay One Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Reserve1beds/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Echo FlatsReflection2BR,1BA$999
Villages of WildwoodButternut1BR,1BA$1,078
Twin Gables2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,091
Timber HollowEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,100
Arbor PointeBELLBROOK2BR,1BA$1,110
Fairfield Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 8501BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, OH

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.16 price per square foot WOODSFIELD Model at Arbor Pointe in the in the North Cincinnati neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the Reflection Model at Echo Flats starting at $999 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Sterling Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor PointeWOODSFIELD3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Echo FlatsReflection2BR,1.5BA$1.00
229 S B St, Unit 2229 S B St2BR,1BA$1.05
The Reserve2beds / 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Fairfield Pointe2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 9002BR,1BA$1.48
2641 Noble Ave, Unit 26432641 Noble Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
Symmes Apartments in Fairfield OhioFairfield Apartment - Renovated 2 Bedroom Apart...2BR,1BA$1.31
The Heights at BridgewaterThe Washington (861 sf) - Lakeview1BR,1BA$1.49
5380 Eastgate Dr, Unit 55380 Eastgate Dr1BR,1BA$1.29
Carriage Hill ApartmentsThe Shay One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Hamilton Overview

Hamilton, OH, a city with a population of 62,174 (according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s July 1, 2018 population estimate), is located in the southwest corner of the State Ohio. It is approximately 30 miles north of the city of Cincinnati and nestled almost exactly in-between the capital cities of Columbus, OH (112 miles to the east), and Indianapolis, IN (114 miles to the west). It is part of the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area and is ranked the second largest city in the region.

Why live in Hamilton, OH?

Choosing to live in Hamilton is a great choice for those looking for a hometown feel with access to several major metropolitan areas. You get the best of all worlds, a cozy small town feel which comes with living in a community of 62,000+ residents and the ability to hit the road and experience big city living. You can watch the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals or MLB’s Cincinnati Reds play their respective sports or take the hour’s drive west to Indianapolis for a Colts football game or hour east to Columbus to cheer the NHL Columbus Bluejackets to victory or The Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Getting Around Hamilton, OH

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is Carriage Hill Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $2,026.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hamilton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 162 regular apartments in Hamilton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hamilton?

Cheap apartments in Hamilton have an average cost of $358 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.

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