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Average Rent in Cincinnati, OH & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Cincinnati, OH. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,622/mo
▲ +1.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$990/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
44
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Cincinnati, OH
21 listed units across 3 buildings offering studio units in Cincinnati, OH dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $55/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Central | Unit 37 | $2,372 | $2,171 | $201 |
| Parisian on Vine Apartments | Unit 2, V01 | $1,565 | $1,440 | $125 |
| Sky Central | Unit 45 | $4,392 | $4,274 | $118 |
| Sky Central | Unit 10 | $2,022 | $1,906 | $116 |
| Sky Central | Unit 39 | $2,837 | $2,727 | $110 |
| Sky Central | Unit 9 | $1,906 | $1,835 | $71 |
| Sky Central | Unit 25 | $2,252 | $2,198 | $54 |
| Sky Central | Unit 40 | $2,877 | $2,837 | $40 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Compare average rent across Cincinnati, OH neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills | $2,154 | ▼ $195 | $990 | 15 | 239 |
| Cincinnati 45231 | $1,963 | ▲ $53 | $1,299 | 1 | 7 |
| Clifton | $1,595 | ▲ $97 | $1,595 | 1 | 1 |
| Cincinnati 45206 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,350 | 1 | 3 |
| CUF | $700 | - | $700 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cincinnati, OH?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,622 per month across 11 apartment communities and 44 available units. Rents have increased $24 (1.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Garfield Tower Apartments starting at $990/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,622/mo.
Prices range from $990 to $4,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Cincinnati, OH Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,956 | - | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,897 | -$59 | 11 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Cincinnati, OH
Rent Prices by Apartment in Cincinnati, OH
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Tower Apartments | $990/mo | $1,005/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Edgar Apartments | $995/mo | $995/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| The Blonde Apartments | $1,180/mo | $1,337/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Saint Xavier Park | $1,180/mo | $1,450/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Sky Central | $1,250/mo | $1,434/mo | 6 | 5 |
| Parisian on Vine Apartments | $1,330/mo | $1,330/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Industry Cincinnati | $1,333/mo | $1,366/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cincinnati, OH
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,622/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($990/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Cincinnati, OH is $51,707 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cincinnati, OH
Overall prices in Cincinnati, OH runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cincinnati, OH's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,622 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $859 |
| Healthcare | $419 |
| Other goods and services | $671 |
| Estimated total | $4,441/mo |
Population
309,595
Median household income
$51,707
Census median rent
$953/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
33.0
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Cincinnati, OH Apartments
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