What is the average apartment size in Hamilton?

The average size for a Hamilton, OH apartment is 854 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hamilton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Hamilton is $1,229 per month, a 9.72% increase from last year’s average of $1,120.

What is the average apartment size in Hamilton?

The typical apartment in Hamilton offers about 854 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hamilton, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hamilton?

The typical rent budget in Hamilton ranges from to per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hamilton is $1,229, a 9.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,120.

One-bedroom apartments provide 634 square feet for $1,019, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,378 offer 1,006 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,258 sq ft) for $1,540, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hamilton, OH

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,229	854 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,019	634 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,378	1,006 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,540	1,258 sq. ft.

Hamilton, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Hamilton, OH have increased by 9.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,120 to $1,229.

What's the typical rent budget in Hamilton, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Hamilton, OH (38%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hamilton, OH?

11,285 or 46% of the households in Hamilton, OH are renter-occupied while 13,444 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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How Hamilton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hamilton	$1,229
Columbus	$1,335
Cincinnati	$1,451
Cleveland	$1,546
Warren	$917
Dayton	$1,083
Northwest Ohio	$1,088
Akron	$1,107
Toledo	$971
Westerville	$1,519
Union	$1,328
Deerfield, OH	$1,759
Fairfield, OH	$1,315
West Chester, OH	$1,656
Norwood, OH	$1,910
Sharonville, OH	$1,296
Blue Ash, OH	$1,757
Franklin, OH	$1,066
Liberty, OH	$1,863
Middletown, OH	$1,007
Forest Park, OH	$1,279

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hamilton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.