Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Hamilton, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hamilton rent stands today

    Hamilton, OH rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,354/month. Renters today are paying $116 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from January 2026.

  • Hamilton sits 30.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters despite a small total rental inventory of 54 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hamilton run around $848/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,612/month, while apartments sit at $1,175/month, showing distinct price tiers across property types in Hamilton. This split reveals the variation renters face depending on property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Hamilton

$1,354/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hamilton is $1,354 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hamilton

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hamilton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,612. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamilton run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$847

38%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,050

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,650

5%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,000

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$847

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,354
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,605
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hamilton, OH is 16% lower than the median rent in Blue Ash, OH.

Discover rentals in Hamilton, OH

1310 Shuler Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hamilton

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available May 14

2257 Benninghofen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hamilton

2 beds/1bath first floor unit

2257 Benninghofen Ave, Hamilton, OH 45015

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Gordon Smith Blvd, 972 - 45013

972 Gordon Smith Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Gordon Smith Blvd, 996 - 45013

996 Gordon Smith Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,354 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hamilton?

Average rent prices in Hamilton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Hamilton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hamilton is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Hamilton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available rental inventory.

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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