Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Cincinnati, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cincinnati, OH rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $5 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.4%.
Compared to national trends
Cincinnati sits 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters in the Midwest with 1,061 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Cincinnati rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,082/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,405/month. Rents rise to $1,795/month for 3-bedrooms and reach $2,299/month for 4+ bedrooms, spanning a broad range by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Clifton saw rents fall by 26.8% year over year to $1,095/month. The Heights and Northside also cooled, with rents declining 22.5% and 22.0% respectively, contrasting with the citywide decline of 2.1%.
Median rent
Median rent in Cincinnati
$1,395/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Cincinnati is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cincinnati
1,061
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cincinnati rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cincinnati, OH
Average rent prices in Cincinnati have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cincinnati, OH
Rent prices in Cincinnati vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cincinnati is $1,285, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,082 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,405 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,299 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,907 | |
Clifton | $1,095 | |
Corryville | $1,957 | |
Hyde Park | $1,595 | |
Northside | $1,127 | |
Over The Rhine | $1,750 | |
The Heights | $1,625 | |
Walnut Hills | $1,199 | |
West Price Hill | $1,027 | |
Westwood | $1,012 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,285 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,082
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,405
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,907
Clifton
Average rent
$1,095
The Heights
Average rent
$1,625
Westwood
Average rent
$1,012
Northside
Average rent
$1,127
Corryville
Average rent
$1,957
Over The Rhine
Average rent
$1,750
Walnut Hills
Average rent
$1,199
West Price Hill
Average rent
$1,027
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cincinnati, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Cincinnati, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cincinnati and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cincinnati
28%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cincinnati, OH is 16% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,663
9%$1,137
11%$1,660
20%$1,607
15%$1,544
5%$1,477
23%$1,475
$1,651
1%$1,400
20%$1,980
21%$1,749
$1,835
Cost of living in Cincinnati, OH
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Cincinnati, OH
5d+ ago
Avondale apartment for rent in Cincinnati
3442 Larona Ave #2, Cincinnati, OH 45229
4 beds
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
The Heights house for rent in Cincinnati
2752 Enslin St, Cincinnati, OH 45225
5 beds
2 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Corryville house for rent in Cincinnati
2800 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
4 beds
2 baths
$625
House for rent
Available May 31
2d ago
2333 W Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$1,200
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$13,600
$12,592
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$14,694
$12,133
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$11,862
$9,727
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1 W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$9,200
Apartment for rent
16m ago
Verified
6246 Corbly Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,093–$1,349
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3010 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4101 Spring Grove Ave Unit B, Cincinnati, OH 45223
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$2,120
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4249 4249 Llium Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45245
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,178–$1,411
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4249 4249 Llium Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45245
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,178–$1,411
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$8,411
$7,307
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$7,167
Apartment for rent
16m ago
Verified
6246 Corbly Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,093–$1,349
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3010 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4249 4249 Llium Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45245
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,178–$1,411
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1118 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,333–$3,194
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
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Frequently asked questions for Cincinnati, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Cincinnati rental market.
How much is rent in Cincinnati?
The average rent in Cincinnati is $1,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cincinnati?
Average rent prices in Cincinnati have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Cincinnati rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cincinnati is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cincinnati?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati are Westwood ($1,012/mo), West Price Hill ($1,027/mo), and Clifton ($1,095/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cincinnati?
To comfortably afford rent in Cincinnati, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units reach around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).