Springdale, OH 362 Apartments for Rent

The town of Springdale was known as Springfield for much of its early existence, and U.S. Route 4 -- better known locally as Springfield Pike -- runs through the middle of the town. Confusion with another city of that name elsewhere in Ohio (and resulting waits of up to six months for mail) prompted the city to change its name to Springdale.

Springdale, Ohio, is a moderately sized suburb of Cincinnati located on the northern edge of Hamilton County, Ohio. Springdale is perhaps best known as the location of one of the area's largest shopping malls, as well as Springdale Cinema de Lux, one of the largest movie theater complexes in the region. Springdale is an older suburb, founded in the early 1800s, but was known as Springfield up until 1850. Today, Springdale is home to more than 11,000 people.

Moving to Springdale

Like many northern Cincinnati suburbs, Springdale is a predominantly residential area with a good mix of single-family rentals and apartment buildings. Prospective residents looking for places to rent will find a wide variety of options. Look near I-275 and off Kemper Road for some apartment complexes, and throughout the city for rental houses and duplexes. Property rentals are slightly above average for the Cincinnati area, but if you shop around you can find some deals on one-bedroom apartments and larger units. If you're looking for a rental apartment or housing for rent in Springdale, you're in luck -- there's a good selection of properties available any time of the year.

Neighborhoods in Springdale

Springdale's five square miles aren't really divided into distinct neighborhoods, as Springdale is a neighborhood unto itself. However, there are certain features particular to the North and South regions of the city.

North Springdale: The northeast side of town is dominated by Tri-County Mall, one of the larger shopping malls in the area, and surrounding retail and commercial areas. This area has a large share of the rental apartments in Springdale, Ohio.

South Springdale: The southern parts of town are more suburban, and are close to Winton Woods, one of the major county parks. Places for rent in these areas will be single-family houses and duplexes.

Apartments in Springdale

There are many large apartment communities in Springdale. In North Springdale, you can find The Wimbeldons, which is near the Route 4 exit of I-275 and The Willows of Springdale, north of I-275 at Chester Road. In South Springdale you can find Carriage Court and The Colony of Springdale, both near Northland Boulevard and Route 4. All of these complexes offer a mixture of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and larger apartments for rent.

Living in Springdale

The main attraction in Springdale itself is Tri-County Mall, which has more than 150 stores, including retail giants Macy's, Dillard's, and Sears. If mall walking isn't getting your heart rate up enough, Springdale has a large community center, which for a modest membership fee offers a fitness center, athletic fields, a swimming pool, and classes and events throughout the year. During the summer months the Springdale Farmers Market, at Springdale Town Center on Springfield Pike, offers a wide variety of produce from farms around the region. Area dining includes most of the large national chain restaurants, and nightlife includes one of the area's few Dave and Buster's, located adjacent to I-275, where you can game it up while you eat.

In addition to the attractions of Springdale itself, the surrounding areas offer many more things to do and see. Two large county parks are nearby -- Winton Woods to the south and west, and Sharon Woods to the east. Both offer extensive hiking trails, athletic fields, and large lakes where you can fish and boat. Just north of Springdale is the Union Center area of West Chester, which offers extensive retail, dining, nightlife, and the area's only IKEA store, in case you need to fill your new home with furniture and have a few hours to kill deciphering instructions. Springdale straddles Interstate 275 and is a short drive from the attractions of Cincinnati, including the world-famous Cincinnati Zoo, the major league Reds and Bengals, and numerous art museums and other cultural attractions.

Getting around and to-and-from Springdale is mostly done by car. Virtually all retail and residential areas in Springdale offer abundant free parking. Along Kemper Road near Tri-County Mall, Springdale is also home to numerous new and used car dealerships in case you need a new ride. For those times when you want to leave your wheels at home, the Cincinnati Metro offers express and local bus service from Springdale into Cincinnati.