Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, OH from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Sherman Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Manor

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

Indian Springs

353-359 Hampshire DrHamilton, OH 45011
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Courtyard Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Square

1151 NW Washington BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
Senior Living
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824 Gordon Smith
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

824 Gordon Smith

824 Gordon Smith BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
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Lexington Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Apartments

1130 NW Washington BlvdHamilton, OH 45013
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692 Gordon Smith
2 to 3 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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Hamilton, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, OH

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

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$1,608$399358
North Cincinnati$1,790$399716

Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbrook Apartments in the Sterling Estates neighborhood priced from $825. third + dayton in the North Cincinnati neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbrook Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$825
third + dayton1BD1BA1BR,1BA$950
The Reserve1beds/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Twin Gables2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,062
Carriage Hill ApartmentsThe Chase Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, OH

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2/2 - 1130 SF Townhome Model at TYLERS CREEK TOWNHOMES in the in the North Cincinnati neighborhood starting from $1,314. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 2 beds/ 2 baths Model at The Reserve starting at $1,475 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Pleasant Run Farm 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.
TYLERS CREEK TOWNHOMES2/2 - 1130 SF Townhome2BR,2BA$1.16
The Reserve2 beds/ 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.48
Villages of WildwoodSoft Elm2BR,2BA$1.57
The Lakes at West ChesterMarquette/Flat1BR,1BA$1.68
Fairfield Pointe2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 9002BR,1BA$1.41
Carriage Hill ApartmentsThe London Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Cobblestone Grove Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Sirena Gordon Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Twin Gables2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Westbrook Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 Westbrook Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $1,699.

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 199 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 $685 which is $1,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.

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