University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

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University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is home to top-rated academic programs and Bearcats sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference. The Uptown West Campus is the university’s main campus, often recognized for its stunning architecture and design. The University of Cincinnati promotes experiential learning, linking education to the workplace and the community.

Plenty of rentals are available near the University of Cincinnati. Those frequenting the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning may want to look for accommodations accessible to Clifton Avenue while those spending time at the College of Law might benefit from convenience to West McMillan Street or West Clifton Avenue. If you’re planning on a longer commute, UC is nearby both I-71 and I-75.

There’s no shortage of things to do around the University of Cincinnati, with plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars nearby. Corbett Center for the Performing Arts hosts a range of shows and Bearcats basketball and volleyball teams play at the Fifth Third Arena. Downtown Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden are just a short drive from UC as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,091 for a studio, $1,095 for one bedroom, $1,379 for two bedrooms, and $1,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cincinnati has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 502 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 658 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,095/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 949 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,379/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,264 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,645/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

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.

31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

43

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.

Schools

Walnut Hills High School

Public

Grades 5-12

2,582 Students

9
out of 10

Springdale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

494 Students

9
out of 10

Madeira Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

738 Students

8
out of 10

Mariemont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

505 Students

8
out of 10

Indian Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

480 Students

8
out of 10

Walnut Hills High School

Public

Grades 5-12

2,582 Students

9
out of 10

Sycamore High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,639 Students

9
out of 10

Sycamore Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

823 Students

9
out of 10

Mariemont Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

267 Students

8
out of 10

Indian Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

539 Students

7
out of 10

Walnut Hills High School

Public

Grades 5-12

2,582 Students

9
out of 10

Sycamore High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,639 Students

9
out of 10

Turpin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,061 Students

9
out of 10

Mariemont High School

Public

Grades 9-12

448 Students

9
out of 10

Anderson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,215 Students

8
out of 10

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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.