Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Hills

$1,250/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Hills is $1,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Hills

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walnut Hills rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH

Average rent prices in Walnut Hills have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH

Rent prices in Walnut Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Hills is $1,197, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Hills run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$745

2%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,099

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

40%

4 bedroom

$1,700

6%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

40%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Walnut Hills, 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 Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Walnut Hills and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Walnut Hills

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,160
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH is 8% higher than the median rent in Avondale, Cincinnati, OH.

Discover rentals in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH

Beecher Flats - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.2

Very good

Beecher Flats

860 Beecher St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$895

Apartment for rent

Beecher Street - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.3

Very good

Beecher Street

830 Beecher St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$925

Apartment for rent

2906 Alms Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Walnut Hills apartment for rent in Cincinnati

APARTMENT - Other - Cincinnati, OH

2906 Alms Pl #1, Cincinnati, OH 45206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

2906 Alms Pl #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Walnut Hills apartment for rent in Cincinnati

APARTMENT - Other - Cincinnati, OH

2906 Alms Pl #4, Cincinnati, OH 45206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Walnut Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Walnut Hills?

The average rent in Walnut Hills is $1,250 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Hills?

Average rent prices in Walnut Hills have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Walnut Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut Hills is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Walnut Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Walnut Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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