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Fort Wright, KY

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Retreat to the hills, commute to Cincinnati

Wooded River Hills Commute Family-Friendly Scenic

Fort Wright, Kentucky is a beautiful hillside retreat – four miles from Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. During the Civil War battle known as the Defense of Cincinnati, Fort Wright served as one of the fortifications that protected the city. After that, it served as dairy pasture. But the area began to develop in the 1930s, and today it is a cozy community with beautiful views of the Cincinnati skyline.

Learn more about the area’s history at the Hames A. Ramage Civil War Museum, located on Highland Pike. Students can travel across the Licking River to attend Northern Kentucky University, located a few minutes east of Fort Wright. Other great destinations include Newport Aquarium, Devou Park, Twin Oaks Golf Club, and Summit Hills Country Club.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Wright, KY is $1,208 for one bedroom, and $1,524 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Wright has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,208/month
884 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.

18

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.

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† 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.