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Average Rent in Hamilton, OH & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Hamilton, OH. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,195/mo
▲ +18.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$980/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
32
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Hamilton, OH
Compare average rent across Hamilton, OH neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton 45011 | $1,544 | $990 | 5 | 28 |
| Hamilton 45013 | $1,317 | $980 | 2 | 39 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hamilton, OH?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Hamilton, OH is $1,195 per month across 5 apartment communities and 32 available units. Rents have increased $204 (18.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Carriage Hill Apartments starting at $980/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,195/mo.
Prices range from $980 to $1,470 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Hamilton, OH Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hamilton, OH
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hamilton, OH
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill Apartments | $980/mo | $1,005/mo | 16 | 3 |
| Princeton Square Apartments | $990/mo | $1,033/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
| The Heights at Bridgewater | $1,345/mo | $1,382/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Shadow Creek Apartments | $1,445/mo | $1,460/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| The Marcum | $1,450/mo | $1,450/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Hamilton, OH Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hamilton, OH
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,195/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($980/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Hamilton, OH is $54,293 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hamilton, OH
Overall prices in Hamilton, OH runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hamilton, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,195 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $859 |
| Healthcare | $419 |
| Other goods and services | $671 |
| Estimated total | $4,014/mo |
Population
63,124
Median household income
$54,293
Census median rent
$974/mo
Rent as % of income
27.4%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Hamilton, OH Apartments
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