Amelia, OH

93 Apartments for Rent

Amelia, OH: Once home to the United States' largest goldfish farm

Good things can come in small packages. With a population of nearly 5,000, Amelia, Ohio, is one of them. Tiny, charming Amelia was named after another charming Amelia (Bowdoin), a popular toll gate operator on the

Ohio Turnpike-Main Street. . Her home on Main Street is preserved across from where it was the original tollhouse. Amelia's first residents were stranded sailors from Massachusetts. During the Battle of New Orleans, the British sank their ship. The Ohio waters had receded too far for them to return by water, so they had to walk back. When they reached Clermont County, they decided they'd walked far enough. People have been stopping and falling for this village ever since.

Getting a Place in Amelia

One bedroom apartments for rent here are still attainable. While rents have been moving slowly but surely upward, they are still pretty reasonable, although higher than nearby Cincinnati.

When Should I Start Looking?

This area is in demand, so start your search for apartments about four to six weeks out from your proposed move-in date. It won't take long to find a place, since there is quite a variety of rental homes in Amelia.

Where Should I Look?

Amelia has rental properties throughout town but you'll find some better deals in the western and northern areas.

What You Need to Move

You'll need the "usual" to secure a house rental or an apartment in Amelia. Bring your credit score, a letter verifying employment and salary and a copy of your last paycheck stub. When you're serious, you'll need a cashier's or bank check. Expect to plunk down first month's rent and that good old security deposit.

Life in Amelia

The Amelia Library is home to many of the cultural events in town. Participate in the Edible Book Contest or take a writing class. Not what you're into? There are plenty of things to see, eat, and do in Amelia, like:

Shopping

Nearby "Cincy" (what the locals call Cincinnati) is the big shop stop, but Main Street USA is right here in Amelia. Spend some time taking in the beautiful fused and stained glass art in Bohemian Art Caf and Gallery, where you'll find special art pieces for your new home.

Dining

Amelia may not be a big city, but it has restaurants to please every palate. There are more than 30 places to grab a bite, ranging in cuisine from African to Vietnamese. The town's favored flavor is Los Cabos' bold and spicy dishes served in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Skyline Chili dishes up Coneys three ways. These Cincinnati-style beans and franks are tasty and filling.

Nights Out

When was your last visit to a drive-in theater? Pull into Amelia's Starlite Drive-In Theatre, which shows double features and has been a local favorite for more than 50 years.

Getting Around

The Clermont Transportation Connection provides public buses in Amelia. There are express buses between Amelia and Cincinnati and most are bicycle friendly. If you're into pedaling, you can also ride on more than 269 bike trails in Amelia.

Park and Ride stations are located throughout town. When you want to venture to the big city, take the train -- the closest Amtrak station serves Amelia from Cincinnati.

If you're ready to fly away, you'll have to go to Kentucky. The closest major airport to Cincinnati is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, 20 miles from Cincinnati's center. But with everything you need in Amelia and Cincinnati not far away, you may not find many reasons to take to the skies.