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 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 $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.


Studio	$925	2%	3%
1 bedroom	$1,050	No Change	2%
2 bedroom	$1,400	1%	3%
3 bedroom	$1,795	1%	9%
4 bedroom	$2,097	5%	3%

		Listings
Central Business District	$1,946
Clifton	$995
Corryville	$1,860
Madisonville	$1,545
Northside	$1,320
Over The Rhine	$1,761
The Heights	$1,400
Walnut Hills	$1,197
West Price Hill	$1,092
Westwood	$1,100


Apartments	$1,295	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,510	1%	No Change
Houses	$1,800	2%	No Change
Rooms	$537	23%	-

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

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$1,400

26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,520

20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cincinnati, OH is 8% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

$1,520

$1,199

$1,615

$1,412

$1,498

$1,245

$1,450

$1,669

$1,350

$1,833

$1,475

$1,395

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

Income restricted

5d+ ago

Roselawn apartment for rent in Cincinnati

1403 Joseph - 3

1403 Joseph - 3 #3, Cincinnati, OH 45237

1 bed

1 bath

$600

3d ago

Clifton apartment for rent in Cincinnati

230 Ludlow Ave #12, Cincinnati, OH 45220

1 bed

1 bath

$625

11h ago

8.8

Very good

4821 Reading Road

4821 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,200

2d ago

7.7

Very good

311 Hilton Place

311 Hilton Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45219

2–5 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,300

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

Dover Heights

3775 Westmont Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$875

Call

5d+ ago

Westwood apartment for rent in Cincinnati

2 beds

1 bath

$725

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Eagle Watch

1870 Sunset Ave Apt 9, Cincinnati, OH 45238

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$1,167

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

The Roseanne

3300 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$995

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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 $1,400 per month as of September 12, 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 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cincinnati?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati are Clifton ($995/mo), West Price Hill ($1,092/mo), and Westwood ($1,100/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?

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).