Apartments in Cincinnati (and surrounding areas)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, the third largest city in Ohio, is located on the Ohio River and is know for its scenic beauty. With wooded suburbs, rolling hills and a downtown riverfront, you are sure to find an apartment to rent in a highly desirable area of the city.

Cincinnati's larger metropolitan area, commonly called "Greater Cincinnati" covers parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Cincinnati is home to major-league sports, including the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the historic Cincinnati Masters.

Apartments in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's cost of living that is 3% below the national average. The median cost of apartment rental is $600. Among all apartments available in the city, the average rent is $550 per month.

Neighborhoods in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's unique geography nestles its neighborhoods in small basins and the hillsides that overlook them. Because of this, many of the city's neighborhoods developed very strong identities, which now give apartment renters many choices when looking for an apartment.

Today's outer neighborhoods such as Clifton, Hyde Park, Mount Washington, Westwood, College Hill, and Carthage originally were settled as their own villages, with individual downtown sections of their own. Over-the-Rhine was an important neighborhood in German-American history. Northside also has its own identity.

Downtown is a much sought-after area, with many apartments, condos and lofts extremely close to shopping, dining and city activity.

Things to do in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is known for its high quality of living. Cultural opportunities, including museums, historic sties, a world-class zoo and aquarium, and pro sports teams afford Cincinnati residents a busy, active lifestyle. Some of the most popular places to visit include the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Contemporary Arts Center, the newly renovated Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Fire Museum.

Paramount's Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, baseball games and football games are great activities for families renting apartments in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is also home to numerous festivals and events throughout the year. To celebrate its German heritage, Cincinnati hosts the second largest Oktoberfest in the world, after Munich, Germany. During the summer Cincinnati hosts the Jazz festival. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden helps sponsor the Festival of Lights during the holiday season.

The city plays host to numerous musical and theater operations, boasts a large park system, and has a diverse dining culture. One of Cincinnati's most famous attractions is The Fountain Square, Cincinnati, which serves as one of the cultural icons of the region.

Cincinnati, Ohio Newspapers

Cincinnati is served by two daily newspapers, the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Cincinnati Post and six alternative, weekly, and monthly publications.

Cincinnati, Ohio Sports

Cincinnati is home to seven major sports venues, two major league teams, six minor league teams, and hosts five college institutions with their own sports teams. It is home to baseball's Cincinnati Reds, America's first professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, and the historic international men's and women's tennis tournament, The A.T.P. Masters Series Cincinnati Masters.