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Avondale, OH

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A Cincinnati neighborhood with access to several colleges and the city’s biggest attractions

Urban Affordable Great Location Convenient University

Nestled between two institutions of higher learning, Avondale is a Cincinnati neighborhood that gives renters an authentic experience of living in the Queen City. Along with affordability, Avondale’s biggest allure is its excellent location. Avondale is best known for housing the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Since the neighborhood is sandwiched between the University of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Xavier University, it’s a great option for students and university employees. Avondale is also convenient to nightlife hotspots along Glendora Avenue and Short Vine Street near the University of Cincinnati campus. Great for commuters, Downtown Cincinnati is only five miles away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale, OH is $549 for one bedroom, and $695 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$549/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$2,294/month
1,537 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,388/month
1,298 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Avon Woods Natural Area/Preserve
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
  • Burnet Woods
  • Trailside Nature Center
  • Eden Park

Airports

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.