University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

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University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH Area Guide

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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,074 for a studio, $1,136 for one bedroom, $1,427 for two bedrooms, and $1,732 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cincinnati has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 486 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,074/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,136/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 950 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,427/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,230 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,732/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Schools

Maple Dale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

574 Students

Montgomery Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

539 Students

Indian Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

538 Students

Mariemont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

513 Students

Walnut Hills High School

Public

Grades K-12

2,445 Students

Sycamore High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,602 Students

Walnut Hills High School

Public

Grades K-12

2,445 Students

Nagel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,089 Students

Rapid Run Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

636 Students

Bridgetown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

611 Students

Sycamore High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,602 Students

Indian Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

611 Students

Madeira High School

Public

Grades 9-12

437 Students

Mariemont High School

Public

Grades 9-12

433 Students

Walnut Hills High School

Public

Grades K-12

2,445 Students

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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.