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Rental Market Trends in Cincinnati, OH

What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?

$1,137/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,137 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,075 per month for a studio, $1,137 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,748 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,075/month
486 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,137/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,429/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,748/month
1,235 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$974/month
478 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,693/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,944/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,584/month
1,680 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,267/month
1,122 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,167/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,005/month
1,532 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,215/month
613 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,554/month
781 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,263/month
858 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cincinnati, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cincinnati, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
24% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $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, Camp Washington and Mount Carmel are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Price Hill
$805/month
645 Sq Ft
Camp Washington
$866/month
668 Sq Ft
Mount Carmel
$902/month
650 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$931/month
576 Sq Ft
Westwood
$932/month
712 Sq Ft
Mount Airy
$936/month
634 Sq Ft
Beechview Estates
$937/month
659 Sq Ft
North Avondale
$948/month
803 Sq Ft
Summerside
$964/month
599 Sq Ft
Evergreen & Wellspring
$973/month
821 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati?

Based on current rent prices, Sycamore Glen Condominiums, Calumet Farm and Prospect Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sycamore Glen Condominiums
$1,960/month
882 Sq Ft
Calumet Farm
$1,919/month
854 Sq Ft
Prospect Hill
$1,899/month
830 Sq Ft
Sherwood
$1,877/month
930 Sq Ft
Commons of Anderson Condominiums
$1,877/month
930 Sq Ft
The Village of Indian Hill
$1,863/month
848 Sq Ft
Villages at Sycamore Crossing
$1,862/month
896 Sq Ft
Norwood Park
$1,831/month
687 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,820/month
677 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,796/month
748 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
$1,490/month
729 Sq Ft
Downtown Cincinnati
$1,548/month
720 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,796/month
748 Sq Ft
Clifton
$1,167/month
654 Sq Ft
Over-The Rhine
$1,794/month
799 Sq Ft
North Hamilton
$1,088/month
768 Sq Ft
Hyde Park
$1,586/month
726 Sq Ft
Mount Auburn
$1,679/month
756 Sq Ft
Race Street Historic District
$1,620/month
686 Sq Ft
The Banks
$1,820/month
677 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 $1,137, you’ll want to make about $3,790 per month or $45,480 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 3.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cincinnati is 10.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,075 - $1,748. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 0.9% less for utilities, and 0.7% 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

Sycamore Glen Condominiums

Cincinnati, OH

Studio
$695/month
-
One Bedroom
$736/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,004/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,585/month
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205 W 4th St,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Studio - 2 Beds

Vantage at Anderson Towne Center

Vantage at Anderson Towne Center

1445 Towne Center Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45230

$1,745 - $3,150

1-2 Beds

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1901 Bigelow St,
Cincinnati, OH 45219

$1,320 - $3,889

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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.

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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