Overview Over the Rhine (OTR) is a small neighborhood just north of downtown Cincinnati. Famous for its architecture (featured in several movies), artisan shops, restaurants, and bars, it is widely considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Cincinnati. Areavibes gives OTR an A+ rating both for amenities and housing. Education OTR is adjacent to […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Downtown
Overview Downtown Cincinnati has a lot to offer everyone. Home to Fortune 500 companies, such as Procter & Gamble, General Electric Aviation, Kroger, 5th/3rd Bank, Western & Southern Financial, American Financial Group, AK Steel, and Cintas, as well as professional sports with Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati. Areavibes.com gives the amenities an A+ rating in […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Walnut Hills
Overview Walnut Hills is an urban hilltop neighborhood just northeast of downtown. It is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and has been undergoing redevelopment for the last few years. Niche’s neighborhood guide gives it a B+ overall emphasizing its nightlife with an A+ rating. Niche also notes that it is in the top 25% […]
5 Neighborhoods to Rent in if You Attend the University of Cincinnati
One might think this list will be the same as our article for where to rent if you attend Xavier. The schools are separated by just 2.5 miles, but with traffic and high population density, this can make all the difference. The University of Cincinnati (UC) has the advantage of being less than five minutes […]
5 Neighborhoods to Rent in if You Attend Xavier University in Norwood, OH
Whether you’re in grad school or the later years of undergraduate studies, off-campus housing has become the norm. Xavier University is located in Norwood, Ohio. Norwood is the largest city in the country that is entirely surrounded by another city, namely, Cincinnati. Xavier University has a very reasonable commute from many of the Cincinnati […]
4 Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Cincinnati
At Cincy Rents we specialize in Cincinnati rental property and property management. With our wealth of information we’d like to answer some frequently asked questions across the internet about moving to Cincinnati. Is Cincinnati, OH a good place to live? Most Cincinnatians would say yes! It is always difficult to paint with a broad brush […]
What is it like to live in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is located in southwestern Ohio and sits near the border of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Cincinnati, settled in 1788, is now a top-30 metro area in the United States and the largest metro area in the state of Ohio. Cincinnati has a lower crime rate than similarly sized metro areas. It also has a […]
How to Hire a Property Manager
What is a property manager? First things first: what is a property manager? Property managers range in their activity from property listings and inquiry and showing management to background checks for tenants, lease signing, move-in coordination, maintenance staff, tenant communication, and even accounting services. Why hire a property manager? Before we look at how to […]
Family Friendly Fall Fun in Cincinnati
Looking for some festive fun with your littles this fall? Check out these upcoming events to get in the spirit! HallZOOween Weekends through October This annual event at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden takes place every weekend in October. You and your kids will enjoy trick-or-treat stations, special animal encounters, a Harry-Potter inspired sorting […]
What to do in the Clifton Gaslight District, Cincinnati (Updated for 2020)
The Clifton Gaslight District of Cincinnati is located in the central part of the city north of downtown. It is near the University of Cincinnati campus and offers a diversity of retail, dining, and drinking establishments. The neighborhood’s original gas lamps account for the name “Gaslight District.” This village-like, tree-lined community features residential streets […]
