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Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH

What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?

$1,134/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,134 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Cincinnati more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cincinnati, you can expect to pay about $1,063 per month for a studio, $1,134 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,421 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,731 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,063/month
486 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,134/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,421/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,731/month
1,230 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$929/month
371 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,797/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,970/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,791/month
1,585 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,330/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,937/month
1,129 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,074/month
1,729 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,232/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
600 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,326/month
1,170 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cincinnati, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
24% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati?

Based on current rent prices, Cedar Grove, South Fairmount and Camp Washington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cedar Grove
$762/month
675 Sq Ft
South Fairmount
$803/month
590 Sq Ft
Camp Washington
$836/month
641 Sq Ft
West Price Hill
$846/month
753 Sq Ft
Mount Carmel
$910/month
640 Sq Ft
Westwood
$911/month
705 Sq Ft
North Avondale
$913/month
826 Sq Ft
Beechview Estates
$923/month
654 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$931/month
638 Sq Ft
Mount Airy
$940/month
642 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?

Based on current rent prices, The Village of Indian Hill, Sherwood and Commons of Anderson Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Village of Indian Hill
$1,927/month
820 Sq Ft
Sherwood
$1,877/month
930 Sq Ft
Commons of Anderson Condominiums
$1,877/month
930 Sq Ft
Sycamore Glen Condominiums
$1,863/month
880 Sq Ft
Calumet Farm
$1,839/month
852 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,836/month
683 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,793/month
747 Sq Ft
Mount Adams
$1,776/month
822 Sq Ft
Villages at Sycamore Crossing
$1,757/month
869 Sq Ft
West End
$1,747/month
781 Sq Ft

Which Cincinnati neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cincinnati with the most apartments available are East Cincinnati, Downtown Cincinnati and City Center .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Cincinnati
$1,457/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Cincinnati
$1,516/month
717 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,793/month
747 Sq Ft
Clifton
$1,149/month
645 Sq Ft
North Hamilton
$1,109/month
767 Sq Ft
Over-The Rhine
$1,745/month
803 Sq Ft
Mount Auburn
$1,582/month
772 Sq Ft
Hartwell
$994/month
825 Sq Ft
Evergreen & Wellspring
$992/month
826 Sq Ft
Hyde Park
$1,484/month
736 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cincinnati, OH?

Because the average rent in Cincinnati is $1,134, you’ll want to make about $3,780 per month or $45,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cincinnati, OH is 3.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cincinnati is 10.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,063 - $1,731. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 0.9% less for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.

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Cincinnati, OH

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How does Cincinnati, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cincinnati, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Cedar Grove

Cincinnati, OH

The Village of Indian Hill

Cincinnati, OH

Studio
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$827/month
One Bedroom
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$1,564/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,848/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,518/month
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5829 Madison Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45227

$1,330 - $2,318

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205 W 4th St,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

$1,220 - $2,444

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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