Bellevue

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Bellevue, KY Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,387

Population

5,855

Renter Mix

34% Rent

A quaint and walkable community just outside Cincinnati

Walkable Charming Breweries River Eclectic

Bellevue is a vibrant walkable city situated between Newport and Dayton along the Ohio River in northern Kentucky. This charming locale stretches from the southern shores of the Ohio River to State Route 1120. Long-standing homes and more modern apartment rentals near the water give Bellevue a diverse and eclectic atmosphere.

Locals gather along Taylor Avenue and Fairfield Avenue for a diverse selection of restaurants, breweries, bars, and boutiques. Bellevue’s location across the water from Cincinnati means it’s easy to head into a bustling metropolis in just minutes. Interstate 471 and 71 make any commute easy, whether it’s for work or leisure.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$78,180

Average: $101,127

Education

2,379

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,557

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

19%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Bellevue has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellevue, KY is $1,084 for a studio, $1,387 for one bedroom, and $1,770 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,387/month
936 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Grandview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

277 Students

Bellevue High School

Public

Grades 6-12

362 Students

Bellevue High School

Public

Grades 6-12

362 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newport Aquarium
  • Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park
  • Krohn Conservatory
  • Eden Park
  • William H. Taft National Historic Site

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.