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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $825 | $2,223 |
| Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $925 | $2,473 |
| Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $1,000 | $2,764 |
| Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,083 | $1,945 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,012.
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 65 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 $392 which is $1,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.
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