
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, OH from $300 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Hamilton Studio Apartments | $1,499 | $1,499 | $1,499 |
Cheap Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $795 | $2,863 |
Cheap Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $925 | $2,899 |
Cheap Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $1,150 | $3,052 |
Cheap Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,990 | $3,220 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, OH
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Butler County | $2,177 | $440 | 325 |
North Cincinnati | $2,462 | $440 | 588 |
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 $950. Arbor Pointe in the North Cincinnati neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carriage Hill Apartments | The Shay One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Arbor Pointe | APPLEBURY | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Southgate Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Symmes Apartments in Fairfield Ohio | Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfield OH | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Twin Gables | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,091 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, OH
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.07 price per square foot 236 N 2nd St Model at 236 N 2nd St, Unit A in the in the North Cincinnati neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 3/2 - 1332 SF Townhome Model at TYLERS CREEK TOWNHOMES starting at $1,496 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the North Cincinnati neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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236 N 2nd St, Unit A | 236 N 2nd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
TYLERS CREEK TOWNHOMES | 3/2 - 1332 SF Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Pinnacle on Pleasant | Summit | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
North Pointe Townhomes | North Pointe Townhomes - Lakota School District | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
The Reserve | 2beds / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
2641 Noble Ave, Unit 2643 | 2641 Noble Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Fairfield Pointe | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 900 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Heights at Bridgewater | The Heights at Bridgewater - 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
5380 Eastgate Dr, Unit 5 | 5380 Eastgate Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Arbor Pointe | APPLEBURY | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $950, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $2,319.
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 130 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 $264 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.
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