Vanguard
1001 Marshall Ave,
Cincinnati, OH 45219
$683 - $1,419
Studio - 5 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH
What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?
$1,117/month
Average Rent
664 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,117 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $1,071 per month for a studio, $1,117 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 $1,708 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cincinnati, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $16 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 September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
26%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Based on current rent prices, North Avondale, West Price Hill and South Fairmount are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Based on current rent prices, West End, Sycamore Glen Condominiums and Montgomery are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cincinnati, OH?
Because the average rent in Cincinnati is $1,117, you’ll want to make about $3,723 per month or $44,676 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 3.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cincinnati is 12.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,071 - $1,708. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 2.4% less for transportation.
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.
Studio
$643/month
$612/month
One Bedroom
$633/month
$1,139/month
Two Bedroom
$778/month
$950/month
Three Bedroom
$890/month
$1,211/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.