Average Rent in Cincinnati, OH

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Current Versus Historical Cincinnati, OH Rents

Cincinnati rentals average $963 for a studio rental to $1,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,100, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $460 (64.34%) year-over-year from $715 to $1,175. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,089 (-54.81%) year-over-year from $1,987 to $898. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-11.20%) year-over-year from $1,266 to $1,124. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $154 (8.81%) year-over-year from $1,744 to $1,898. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,166 (-37.27%) year-over-year from $3,128 to $1,963. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 31.78% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 41.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 47.65% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$33.57	$1,175	$715 (64.34%)	$923 (27.26%)
1 BR	$17.72	$898	$1,987 (-54.81%)	$1,241 (-27.63%)
2 BR	$18.06	$1,124	$1,266 (-11.20%)	$1,260 (-10.79%)
3 BR	$18.38	$1,898	$1,744 (8.81%)	$1,675 (13.28%)
4+ BR	$17.10	$1,963	$3,128 (-37.27%)	$2,916 (-32.71%)

Historical Rents in Cincinnati, OH

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Top Cities Near Cincinnati

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Top Neighborhoods Near Cincinnati

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Top Counties Near Cincinnati

There are a total of 1 counties located by Cincinnati, OH. One county in the area is Cincinnati, OH. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,100. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cincinnati, OH. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,100, Cincinnati, OH is the most expensive county by Cincinnati, OH.

Typically, rent for studios in Cincinnati, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cincinnati, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cincinnati, OH is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cincinnati, OH	$963	$898	$1,124	$1,100

Top Zipcodes Near Cincinnati

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Frequently Asked Questions - Cincinnati Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cincinnati, OH?

The average monthly rental price for Cincinnati, OH apartments for rent is approximately $1,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cincinnati, OH rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Cincinnati, OH.

How much is a studio apartment in Cincinnati, OH?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $963 and an average price per square feet of $33.57. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cincinnati.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $898 and an average price per square feet of $17.72. There are a total of 38 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cincinnati.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,124 and an average price per square feet of $18.06. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cincinnati.

How have rent prices in Cincinnati, OH changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cincinnati, OH can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.64%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.55%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cincinnati, OH?

A reasonable rent price in Cincinnati, OH is around $880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.