Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Hamilton, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Hamilton

$1,425/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hamilton is $1,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hamilton

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hamilton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hamilton, OH

Average rent prices in Hamilton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hamilton, OH

Rent prices in Hamilton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hamilton is $1,370, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamilton run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$650

40%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,137

11%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,725

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

5%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hamilton, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Hamilton, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hamilton and Blue Ash by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hamilton

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,984
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hamilton, OH is 28% lower than the median rent in Blue Ash, OH.

Discover rentals in Hamilton, OH

1122 Reservoir St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hamilton

Charming 3 Bed 1 Bath Home in Hamilton, OH - $900/mo

1122 Reservoir St, Hamilton, OH 45011

3 beds

1 bath

$900

2304 Bender Ave #2304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hamilton

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Gordon Smith Blvd, 996 - 45013 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Gordon Smith Blvd, 996 - 45013

996 Gordon Smith Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Gordon Smith Blvd, 972 - 45013 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Gordon Smith Blvd, 972 - 45013

972 Gordon Smith Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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Frequently asked questions for Hamilton, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Hamilton rental market.

How much is rent in Hamilton?

The average rent in Hamilton is $1,425 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hamilton?

Average rent prices in Hamilton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Hamilton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hamilton is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hamilton?

To comfortably afford rent in Hamilton, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hamilton?

January offers the best rental deals in Hamilton, with rents running about 20% lower than the summer peak in July.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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