Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Cincinnati, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cincinnati, OH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,425/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.7%, a more informative signal than the modest year-over-year decline of $25 per month.
Compared to national trends
Cincinnati sits 25.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 1,335 total rentals across a range of neighborhoods and unit types.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,055/month. These figures reflect the variety of unit sizes available in Cincinnati, OH.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mount Adams rents rose 22.6% year over year to $2,085/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Winton Place saw rents fall 32.8% year over year to $1,345/month, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Cincinnati
$1,425/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Cincinnati is $1,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cincinnati
1,335
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,992. 1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati run $1,006 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,355.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 |  5% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,055 | 34% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,876 | |
Clifton | $1,249 | |
Corryville | $1,995 | |
Mount Auburn | $1,795 | |
Northside | $1,295 | |
Over The Rhine | $1,646 | |
The Heights | $2,100 | |
Walnut Hills | $1,025 | |
West Price Hill | $1,000 | |
Westwood | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 3% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,572 | 5% | 13% | |
Houses | $1,992 | 9% | 5% | |
Rooms | $575 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,055
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
2%
The Heights
Average rent
$2,100
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,876
Westwood
Average rent
$1,000
Over The Rhine
Average rent
$1,646
West Price Hill
Average rent
$1,000
Northside
Average rent
$1,295
Corryville
Average rent
$1,995
Clifton
Average rent
$1,249
Walnut Hills
Average rent
$1,025
Mount Auburn
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,572
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,992
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$575
Last 30 days
2%
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
25%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cincinnati, OH is 6% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,520
5%$1,174
$1,550
5%$1,690
13%$1,635
17%$1,316
$1,525
$1,744
9%$1,200
8%$1,631
12%$1,395
34%$1,598
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 | 2% higher |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Cincinnati, OH
5d+ ago
Clifton house for rent in Cincinnati
217 Loraine Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
1 bed
1 bath
$250
Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
5135 Hawaiian Ter Unit 4, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$500–$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Roselawn apartment for rent in Cincinnati
1403 Joseph - 3 #3, Cincinnati, OH 45237
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Cincinnati
5 beds
3 baths
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$25,871
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$20,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20m ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$10,886
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$3,001–$10,323
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
3010 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,575
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
4101 Spring Grove Ave Unit B, Cincinnati, OH 45223
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560–$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
6246 Corbly Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$993–$1,113
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2992 High Forest Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
3h ago
Verified
8204 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,574
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
309 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555–$3,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
601 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,778–$4,082
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20m ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$5,638
Price dropped $612Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
3010 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,575
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
6246 Corbly Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$993–$1,113
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
5540 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$1,785
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4209 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$2,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
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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 $1,425 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cincinnati?
Average rent prices in Cincinnati have increased by 2% 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 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cincinnati?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati are Westwood ($1,000/mo), West Price Hill ($1,000/mo), and Walnut Hills ($1,025/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cincinnati?
To comfortably afford rent in Cincinnati, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cincinnati?
January offers the lowest rental prices in Cincinnati, with rents running about 3.5% below October's peak season. July and March see the most competition among renters, while October shows the easiest search conditions.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Cincinnati Metro Report
The Zumper Cincinnati Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Ohio one bedroom median rent was $984 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Covington ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,320.
- Troy was the second priciest with rent at $1,080.
- Cincinnati placed as third with rent at $1,050.
The Least Expensive
- Dayton ranked as the most affordable city with rent at $740.
- Middletown was second with rent at $880.
- Hamilton placed third with rent at $1,000.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Troy had the fastest growing rent, up 22.7% since this time last year.
- Covington saw rent climb 13.8%, making it second.
- Middletown placed third with rent increasing 10%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Middletown experienced the largest monthly growth rate, up 6%.
- Dayton saw rent increase 1.4% last month, making it second.
About
The Zumper Cincinnati Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.