Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Cincinnati, OH

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cincinnati, OH is $1,425. This is -25%, or $475, lower than the national average.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,425

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,063

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cincinnati, OH is $1,425. This is -25%, or $475, lower than the national average.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
52%
27%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH costs about $1,050 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 $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,450

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,572

4%

5%

Studio

$925

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last 30 days

4%

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$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cincinnati, OH is 13% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, KY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian 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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1 bath

$550

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2752 Enslin Street, Cincinnati, OH 45225

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2 baths

$650

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16m ago

7.3

Very good

Beecher Street

830 Beecher St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$925

Apartment for rent

Lowell 566 - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.6

Very good

Lowell 566

566 Lowell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,195

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20h 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

1042 Marshall Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1042 Marshall Avenue

1042 Marshall Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225

1–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,250

Apartment for rent

1701 Sycamore Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

1701 Sycamore Street

1701 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,400

Apartment for rent