Rent by ZIP code in Hamilton
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45011 | Butler County | $1,937 | +37% |
| 45015 | Butler County | $1,414 | 0% |
| 45013 | Butler County | $1,308 | -7% |
Rent by bedroom count in Hamilton
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Butler County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Butler County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,330 to $1,410 depending on the Hamilton ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,052 | +9.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,128 | +7.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,442 | +6.6% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,897 | +6.3% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,141 | +8.4% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Hamilton?
Typical rent across Butler County is $1,559 as of August 2026. That is up 3.1% from a year earlier and up 30.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Butler County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,257 | +13.1% |
| 2022 | $1,350 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $1,416 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $1,480 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | $1,527 | +3.2% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,559 | +2.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Hamilton rent questions
- What is the average rent in Hamilton, OH?
- Typical asking rent in Hamilton is $1,414 a month as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,308 to $1,937.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Hamilton?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Butler County is $1,442 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,128 and a three bedroom is $1,897. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Hamilton?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Butler County is $1,559 as of August 2026, up 3.1% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Hamilton?
- ZIP 45013 has the lowest typical asking rent in Hamilton at $1,308 a month, compared with $1,414 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Hamilton?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Hamilton rent of $1,414, that is about $4,242 a month, or $50,904 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Hamilton sits in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.