Williamsburg
200 W Galbraith Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Studio - 3 Beds | $826 - $5,954
Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,149/month.
Rent in Cincinnati is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,149/month
Average Rent
669 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.3%
Change / Year
4,133
Available Apartments
Cincinnati rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Cincinnati average $1,071 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average $1,149 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average $1,438 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati average $1,736 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Cincinnati, OH?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
21%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Based on current rent prices, West Price Hill, South Fairmount and North Avondale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Based on current rent prices, Over-The Rhine, Sherwood and City Center 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 Downtown Cincinnati, City Center and Over-The Rhine .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cincinnati, OH?
Because the average rent in Cincinnati is $1,149, you’ll want to make about $3,830 per month or $45,960 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 $1,071 - $1,736. You can expect to pay 1.6% more for groceries, 1.3% less for utilities, and 2.9% 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.
View the Cincinnati Area GuideStudio
$695/month
$1,191/month
One Bedroom
$724/month
$1,224/month
Two Bedroom
$1,040/month
$1,698/month
Three Bedroom
$1,569/month
$2,066/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Cincinnati?
The average rent in Cincinnati is $1,149 per month, which is 31.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Cincinnati?
The average rent for a house in Cincinnati, OH is $2,094 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Cincinnati?
The average rent for a townhome in Cincinnati, OH is $1,775 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Cincinnati?
The average rent for a condo in Cincinnati, OH is $1,267 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Cincinnati?
Rents in Cincinnati, OH are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $15 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Cincinnati?
In Cincinnati, OH, 33% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.