Average Rent in Cincinnati, OH
21 apartment buildings, 297 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$990/mo
Garfield Tower Apartments
Properties
21
tracked daily
Units
297
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 21 properties in Cincinnati, OH.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cincinnati, OH Rent Prices
All 21 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
UC Properties
341 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Garfield Tower Apartments
111 Garfield Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Gateway Lofts Cincinnati
115 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Edgar Apartments
405 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
The Blonde Apartments
721 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Parisian on Vine Apartments
309 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Industry Cincinnati
1118 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Properties 341 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA | $700 as of Jun 11 | $700 | -- | 2.7 (7) | 1 |
| 2 | Garfield Tower Apartments 111 Garfield Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $990 | $1,176 | $1.85 | 4.8 (62) | 4 |
| 3 | Gateway Lofts Cincinnati 115 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA | $999 | $1,330 | -- | 4.8 (77) | 5 |
| 4 | Edgar Apartments 405 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,085 | $1,429 | $2.11 | 4.5 (62) | 18 |
| 5 | The Blonde Apartments 721 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,180 | $1,911 | -- | 4.5 (70) | 16 |
| 6 | Parisian on Vine Apartments 309 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,245 | $1,954 | $2.45 | 4.2 (171) | 37 |
| 7 | Industry Cincinnati 1118 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,247 | $2,120 | $2.25 | 4.4 (92) | 11 |
Rent & Price History by Building
UC Properties
2.7 (7)341 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Garfield Tower Apartments
4.8 (62)111 Garfield Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Gateway Lofts Cincinnati
4.8 (77)115 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Edgar Apartments
4.5 (62)405 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
The Blonde Apartments
4.5 (70)721 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Parisian on Vine Apartments
4.2 (171)309 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
By Area
Cincinnati, OH neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Cincinnati, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $2,027 per month, based on 297 units across 21 apartment communities. Prices range from $990 at Garfield Tower Apartments to $6,255 at Sky Central.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,496/mo | $990/mo | 45 |
| 1 Bed | $1,826/mo | $1,085/mo | 173 |
| 2 Bed | $2,780/mo | $1,420/mo | 68 |
| 3 Bed | $3,046/mo | $1,285/mo | 9 |
| 4 Bed | $1,122/mo | $999/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Cincinnati, OH, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cincinnati, OH averages $1,826/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,780/mo. At the local median household income of $51,707, that works out to 47% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Cincinnati, OH at $953/mo. The current tracked market average runs 113% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Cincinnati, OH while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Cincinnati
Demand in the Cincinnati rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Procter & Gamble
- Kroger
- Fifth Third Bank
- Macy's
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Mean one-way commute in Cincinnati, OH is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cincinnati, OH?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$81,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,027/mo.
Comfortable income
$97,000/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 47% 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) | $2,027 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $859 |
| Healthcare | $419 |
| Other goods and services | $671 |
| Estimated total | $4,846/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Ohio
How Cincinnati, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cincinnati, OH | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $1,760 | -13% | -35.4% | 18 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,675 | -17% | -11% | 11 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,167 | -42% | -16.4% | 8 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,180 | -42% | +1.9% | 8 |
| Parma, OH | $1,413 | -30% | +1.2% | 7 |
| Canton, OH | $2,005 | -1% | +45.4% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?
The average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $2,027 per month, based on 297 units across 21 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Cincinnati, OH?
The median asking rent in Cincinnati, OH is $1,815 per month, computed from 297 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,027/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cincinnati, OH?
The lowest available rent in Cincinnati, OH starts at $990 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati, OH average $1,826/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,085/mo across 173 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati, OH average $2,780/mo. Units start from $1,420/mo across 68 units currently listed.
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