
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, OH from $300 (985 Rentals)
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2829 Glendora Ave

960 Ludlow Ave

3300 Jefferson Ave

The Cliffs Apartments

Kennedy Crossing

562 Lowell Ave

3025 Clifton Ave

The Bridges at Belmont
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Westwood Garden

513-519 Hale Ave

1751 Gilsey Ave

507 Lowell Ave

948 Ludlow Ave

956 Ludlow Ave

555 Lowell Ave

566 Lowell Ave

3419 Telford St

362 Probasco St
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1610 Clarewood Ave

596 Lowell Ave

3233 Whitfield Ave

709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir

2162 Stratford Ave

Mayridge/Westbrook Apartments

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525 E 13th St

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3514 Telford St, Unit 4

1733 Grand Ave

3337 Reading Rd
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West Hills Apartments

W. 8th St

Wynbrook

Straight Street Apartments

1048 Rosemont Ave

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3355 Parkcrest Ln, Unit 15

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2664 Vera Ave

2063 Beechmont Ave

2332 Harrison Ave

413 Locust St, Unit apartment3
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3316 Cavanaugh Ave, Unit 2

618 Probasco

Residence at Cedar Grove

The Roxbury

Clifton Colony

1811 Losantiville Ave

2810 Maryland Ave

2817 Glendora Ave

1617 Westwood Ave

3518 W 8th St
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Hamilton County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Studio Apartments | $1,291 | $506 | $6,000 |
| Hamilton County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $250 | $3,784 |
| Hamilton County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $780 | $10,000+ |
| Hamilton County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $800 | $9,217 |
| Hamilton County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Hamilton County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Hamilton County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,757 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Hamilton County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton County, OH is a Studio unit found at Carlton Place Apartments in the Paddock Hills neighborhood priced from $550. Probasco 362 in the Clifton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Place Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Probasco 362 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Clifwood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| The Jonathan | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| 415 Probasco St | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Telford 3405 | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| The Bradford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Beecher Flats | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Clifton Woods | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| The Roseanne | 1 Room 1 Bath Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, OH
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton County area is the $0.88 price per square foot 422 Clark St Model at 422 Clark St, Unit 3 in the in the Queensgate neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Hamilton County apartment is the 525 E 13th St Model at 525 E 13th St starting at $700 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 Clark St, Unit 3 | 422 Clark St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.88 |
| 525 E 13th St | 525 E 13th St | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.35 |
| 1115 Dayton St | 2 bed, 1.5 bath- Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 2116 Ravine St, Unit 1 | 2116 Ravine St | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 4172 Hamilton Ave, Unit 4172 Hamilton Floor 2 | 4172 Hamilton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 709 S Fred Shuttlesworth Cir | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| 107 Valencia St, Unit 107 Valencia Apt 1 | 107 Valencia St | Studio ,1BA | $0.77 |
| 413 Locust St, Unit apartment3 | 413 Locust St | 1BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| LINDEN GARDEN APARTMENTS | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 3355 Parkcrest Ln, Unit 15 | 3355 Parkcrest Ln | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hamilton County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hamilton County is under $625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton County?
The cheapest apartment in Hamilton County is Lafayette Hills which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Hamilton County costs $31,059.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hamilton County?
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 321 regular apartments in Hamilton County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Hamilton County have an average cost of $483 which is $30,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton County.
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