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Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH

What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?

$1,140/month

Average Rent

670 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

Cincinnati, OH Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,140 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Cincinnati more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Cincinnati average $1,078 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average $1,140 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average $1,432 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average $1,747 or more per month.

Data Updated: June 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,078/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,140/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,432/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,747/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$973/month
448 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,748/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,063/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,676/month
1,912 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,123/month
785 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,888/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,083/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,513/month
671 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,358/month
1,097 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cincinnati, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $12 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati?

Based on current rent prices, West Price Hill, South Fairmount and Mount Carmel are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Price Hill
$770/month
609 Sq Ft
South Fairmount
$788/month
604 Sq Ft
Mount Carmel
$874/month
652 Sq Ft
Westwood
$914/month
714 Sq Ft
Mount Airy
$931/month
637 Sq Ft
Summerside
$942/month
604 Sq Ft
Camp Washington
$957/month
684 Sq Ft
North Avondale
$967/month
813 Sq Ft
Hartwell
$970/month
838 Sq Ft
Amberley
$1,086/month
669 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?

Based on current rent prices, Sherwood, Over-The Rhine and Mount Adams are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sherwood
$1,945/month
979 Sq Ft
Over-The Rhine
$1,882/month
780 Sq Ft
Mount Adams
$1,832/month
791 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,827/month
734 Sq Ft
Pendleton
$1,821/month
787 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,814/month
684 Sq Ft
Forestville
$1,807/month
917 Sq Ft
Montgomery
$1,802/month
751 Sq Ft
Mount Auburn
$1,738/month
745 Sq Ft
The Village of Indian Hill
$1,738/month
765 Sq Ft

Which Cincinnati neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cincinnati
$1,574/month
704 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,827/month
734 Sq Ft
Clifton
$1,193/month
651 Sq Ft
Over-The Rhine
$1,882/month
780 Sq Ft
Hyde Park
$1,598/month
714 Sq Ft
Mount Adams
$1,832/month
791 Sq Ft
Mount Auburn
$1,738/month
745 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,814/month
684 Sq Ft
Hartwell
$970/month
838 Sq Ft
Highpoint
$1,715/month
775 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 $1,140, you’ll want to make about $3,800 per month or $45,600 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 11.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,078 - $1,747. You can expect to pay 1.6% more for groceries, 1.3% less for utilities, and 2.9% 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

West Price Hill

Cincinnati, OH

Sherwood

Cincinnati, OH

Studio
$695/month
-
One Bedroom
$719/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,002/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,590/month
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Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Cincinnati?

The average rent in Cincinnati is $1,140 per month, which is 30.7% lower than the national average of $1,645.

What is the average rent for a house in Cincinnati?

The average rent for a house in Cincinnati, OH is $2,063 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Cincinnati?

The average rent for a townhome in Cincinnati, OH is $1,513 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Cincinnati?

The average rent for a condo in Cincinnati, OH is $1,123 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Cincinnati?

Rents in Cincinnati, OH are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $12 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, OH, 32% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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