{"id":583,"date":"2021-02-12T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/?p=583"},"modified":"2026-03-12T20:00:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:00:44","slug":"better-know-a-cincinnati-neighborhood-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/12\/better-know-a-cincinnati-neighborhood-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h3>\n

Downtown Cincinnati has a lot to offer everyone.\u00a0 Home to Fortune 500 companies, such as Procter & Gamble<\/a>, GE Aerospace<\/a>, Kroger<\/a>, 5th\/3rd Bank<\/a>, Western & Southern Financial<\/a>, American Financial Group<\/a>, AK Steel<\/a>, and Cintas<\/a>, as well as professional sports with Cincinnati Reds<\/a>, Bengals<\/a>, FC Cincinnati<\/a>.\u00a0 Areavibes.com gives the amenities an A+ rating in downtown Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

Education<\/h3>\n

Downtown Cincinnati is part of the Cincinnati Public School (CPS) system, which grants access to some of the finest schools throughout the city.\u00a0 Walnut Hills High School<\/a> is recognized as one of the top schools in the state of Ohio and even ranks nationally. \u00a0 The CPS school system offers a variety of educational models including a virtual school, Montessori, and a German language school. Just north of downtown is the School for Creative and Performing Arts<\/a> which is also part of CPS.\u00a0 It is an award-winning magnet school that was even featured for a season on MTV’s reality series Taking the Stage<\/a>.\u00a0 For more on public education in downtown Cincinnati, see Niche\u2019s list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recreation<\/h3>\n

The Banks<\/a> development on the river offers shopping and dining with a view as well as Smale Riverfront Park<\/a>.\u00a0 Fountain Square<\/a> has a variety of outdoor entertainment from live concerts to movie nights and even an ice rink in the winter.\u00a0 A few blocks away is the Aronoff Center for the Arts<\/a> which is the largest performing arts center in the city which is home to plays, ballet, concerts, stand-up comedy, and musicals.\u00a0 For more music options the historic Taft Theater<\/a> has a wide variety of shows.\u00a0 Museum-lovers should check out the 21c Museum Hotel<\/a>, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal<\/a>, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center<\/a>, Taft Museum of Art<\/a>, and the Contemporary Arts Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dining<\/h3>\n

The Butcher and Barrel<\/a> – An Argentinian and Italian hybrid restaurant that serves steak, pasta, and a variety of food with its own unique spin.<\/p>\n

Crown Public GastroPub<\/a> – Rustic New American fare meets “made from scratch.”\u00a0 It is self-described as\u00a0 an “eclectic culinary experience that guests can’t wait to explore.”<\/p>\n

Nada<\/a> – Tacos and cocktails with upscale food in a chic setting.<\/p>\n

Sotto<\/a> – Inventive rustic Italian cuisine with an intimate setting.<\/p>\n

Boca<\/a> – High-end restaurant with a full bar serving French cuisine.<\/p>\n

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse<\/a> – The downtown location of a collection of high-end steakhouses throughout Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

The 1931<\/a> – Located in the historic Hilton Netherland Plaza, The 1931 serves modern American fare in a beautiful art deco setting.<\/p>\n

Quick Facts for Renters:<\/h3>\n

Median Age: 32<\/p>\n

Population: 298,011<\/p>\n

Median Home Price: $170,800<\/p>\n

Median Rent: $775<\/p>\n

Ready to move in?<\/h3>\n

View our Downtown Cincinnati listings for apartments, homes, condos, and townhomes for rent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sources: City-Data<\/a>, Area Vibes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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