Williamsburg
200 W Galbraith Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45215
$850 - $2,659
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH
What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?
$1,130/month
Average Rent
668 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,130 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $1,056 per month for a studio, $1,130 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,406 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,684 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cincinnati, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $18 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 February 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Based on current rent prices, Cedar Grove, Camp Washington and West Price Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Based on current rent prices, Sycamore Glen Condominiums, Calumet Farm and Villages at Sycamore Crossing 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 $1,130, you’ll want to make about $3,766 per month or $45,192 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 $1,056 - $1,684. You can expect to pay 0.9% more for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 1.1% 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.
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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.