East Walnut HIlls

Cincinnati, OH

East Walnut HIlls - Cincinnati, OH

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.8 (6 Reviews)

One of Cincinnati’s trendiest historic neighborhoods

Trendy • Historic • Nightlife • Restaurants • Community •

East Walnut Hills is a charming historic neighborhood with modern influences. Once known for its impressive mansions and estates, East Walnut Hills beautifully blends the old and new featuring early 20th century dwellings and modern condos, apartments, and houses available for rent. The area is fairly affordable considering its proximity to the heart of the city, but there are rentals available for every budget. Maintaining its quaint charm, East Walnut Hills’ thriving business district is known for its locally owned art galleries, cocktail bars, cafes, and boutiques. This close-knit community hosts several events including movie nights, cookie exchanges, and Walk on Woodburn, a celebration highlighting galleries, local bands, and eateries.

Along with its strong sense of community and abundant amenities, renters are also attracted to East Walnut Hills for its excellent schools and neighborhood parks. East Walnut Hills is located next to Eden Park, home of the Cincinnati Art Museum and Krohn Conservatory, an indoor botanical garden with over 3,500 plant species. For those who seek a bit more action, Downtown Cincinnati lies only three miles away, offering a slew of activities. Great for renters who want to be close to campus, the University of Cincinnati is only two miles away from East Walnut Hills.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in East Walnut HIlls is $1,149 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,672 for two bedrooms, and $1,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Walnut HIlls has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Studio
525 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,149/month

Average Rent

1 BR
735 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,309/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,034 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,672/month

Average Rent

3 BR
943 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,359/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Reviews of East Walnut HIlls - Cincinnati, OH

Niche Reviews

4.8 6 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

Love the area around Madison Rd. and Woodburn Ave. Woodburn brewery and lots of other great restaurants!

Current Resident

6 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

such a great neighborhood! has a great vibe during the day and a cute nightlife scene. it is also one of the most dog friendly neighborhoods I've ever seen! it's nice to live in a place that feels almost suburban but is also only 5 minutes from downtown

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