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Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH

What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?

$1,120/month

Average Rent

666 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,120 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $1,058 per month for a studio, $1,120 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,398 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,691 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,058/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,120/month
666 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,398/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,691/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,126/month
433 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,671/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,876/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,748/month
1,958 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,245/month
852 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,038/month
1,130 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,783/month
1,616 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,648/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,718/month
1,354 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.
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Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $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, West Price Hill and Camp Washington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cedar Grove
$799/month
683 Sq Ft
West Price Hill
$836/month
653 Sq Ft
Camp Washington
$846/month
634 Sq Ft
South Fairmount
$863/month
634 Sq Ft
Westwood
$910/month
675 Sq Ft
Beechview Estates
$911/month
659 Sq Ft
Mount Carmel
$916/month
645 Sq Ft
Mount Airy
$925/month
628 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$927/month
639 Sq Ft
Uptown Cincinnati
$930/month
615 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sherwood
$1,872/month
930 Sq Ft
Commons of Anderson Condominiums
$1,872/month
930 Sq Ft
The Village of Indian Hill
$1,839/month
813 Sq Ft
Sycamore Glen Condominiums
$1,805/month
908 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,800/month
735 Sq Ft
Montgomery
$1,785/month
807 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,781/month
693 Sq Ft
Calumet Farm
$1,777/month
865 Sq Ft
Mount Adams
$1,763/month
812 Sq Ft
Norwood Park
$1,735/month
648 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
$1,419/month
724 Sq Ft
Downtown Cincinnati
$1,472/month
702 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,800/month
735 Sq Ft
Clifton
$1,163/month
643 Sq Ft
North Hamilton
$1,060/month
795 Sq Ft
Over-The Rhine
$1,723/month
783 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,781/month
693 Sq Ft
Hartwell
$961/month
836 Sq Ft
Evergreen & Wellspring
$961/month
836 Sq Ft
Mount Auburn
$1,487/month
747 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 $1,120, you’ll want to make about $3,733 per month or $44,796 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 3.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cincinnati is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,058 - $1,691. You can expect to pay 0.9% more for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.

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

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Williamsburg

200 W Galbraith Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45215

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Radius At The Banks

44 W Freedom Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

$1,399 - $2,982

Studio - 2 Beds

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Yugo Cincinnati Deacon

424 Straight St,
Cincinnati, OH 45219

$979 - $3,547

Studio - 4 Beds

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Madamore

5829 Madison Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45227

$1,295 - $2,535

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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