Average Rent in Cincinnati, OH and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Cincinnati, OH

Average rent prices in Cincinnati have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,289, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.


Studio	$940	1%	6%
1 bedroom	$1,095	1%	2%
2 bedroom	$1,405	1%	1%
3 bedroom	$1,795	5%	1%
4 bedroom	$2,200	14%	6%

		Listings
Central Business District	$1,931
Clifton	$1,037
Corryville	$1,935
Hyde Park	$1,490
Northside	$1,295
Over The Rhine	$1,687
The Heights	$1,450
Walnut Hills	$1,189
West Price Hill	$987
Westwood	$1,050


Apartments	$1,289	4%	No Change
Condos	$1,547	3%	No Change
Houses	$1,800	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$850	28%	-

Studio

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,405

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,395

28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,435

26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cincinnati, OH is 3% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,435

$1,250

$1,645

$1,462

$1,417

$1,375

$1,470

$1,644

$1,350

$1,800

$1,724

$1,460

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 Apts

3442 Larona Ave #1, Cincinnati, OH 45229

4 beds

1 bath

$520

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 5

4d ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Cincinnati

2317 Chickasaw St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

1 bed

2 baths

$700

$650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Mount Auburn apartment for rent in Cincinnati

2108 Auburn Ave #3, Cincinnati, OH 45219

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

5d+ ago

North Avondale apartment for rent in Cincinnati

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

4d ago

8.8

Very good

4821 Reading Road

4821 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,200

Apartment for rent

2d ago

7.8

Very good

311 Hilton Place

311 Hilton Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45219

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Evanston house for rent in Cincinnati

Private Bedroom - Blair Ave

1513 Blair Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207

4 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Jul 21

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

Dover Heights

3775 Westmont Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$875

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 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 1% 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 $535 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cincinnati?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati are West Price Hill ($987/mo), Clifton ($1,037/mo), and Westwood ($1,050/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average around $1,120/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,450/month.

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).