Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Cincinnati, OH

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cincinnati, OH is $1,400. This is -28%, or $549, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,111

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cincinnati, OH is $1,400. This is -28%, or $549, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
53%
26%
9%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Cincinnati, OH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cincinnati, OH have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Cincinnati, OH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cincinnati, OH is $1,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Cincinnati, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,845.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,421

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,400

3%

5%

Studio

$967

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$967

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,421

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Cincinnati, OH to other cities

Median rent prices in Cincinnati, OH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, KY.

Cincinnati

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cincinnati, OH is 9% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Cincinnati, OH

The overall cost of living in Cincinnati, OH is 4% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

No difference

Groceries

1% higher

Health

5% lower

Housing

13% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

No difference

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4821 Reading Road - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.2

Very good

4821 Reading Road

4821 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$550–$1,200

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3442 Larona Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3442 Larona Apts

3442 Larona Ave #2, Cincinnati, OH 45229

4 beds

1 bath

$575

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2215 Victor St. - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

2215 Victor St.

2215 Victor St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$1,675

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2333 West Clifton Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

2333 West Clifton Avenue

2333 W Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,200

Apartment for rent

2752 Enslin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Heights house for rent in Cincinnati

2752 Enslin

2752 Enslin St, Cincinnati, OH 45225

5 beds

2 baths

$650

House for rent

Available Jul 8

Lowell 566 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8

Very good

Lowell 566

566 Lowell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,195

Apartment for rent

Lowell 596 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Lowell 596

596 Lowell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$995

Apartment for rent

Beecher Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Beecher Street

830 Beecher St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$925

Apartment for rent