Average Rent in Cincinnati, OH
11 apartment buildings, 185 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,113/mo
Cheapest
$645/mo
Properties
11
Units
185
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Cincinnati, OH.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cincinnati, OH Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Gaslight Property
310 Terrace Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
City Center Properties
1431 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Industry Cincinnati
1118 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Sky Central
PNC Tower, W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Seven at Broadway
345 E 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
7 West 7th Apartments
7 W 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Gateway Lofts Cincinnati
115 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaslight Property 310 Terrace Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA | $645 | $1,120 | $2.28 | 3.7 (852) | 2 |
| 2 | City Center Properties 1431 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $711 | $1,609 | $1.59 | 3 (17) | 45 |
| 3 | Industry Cincinnati 1118 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,211 | $1,943 | $2.38 | 4.4 (92) | 12 |
| 4 | Sky Central PNC Tower, W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,250 | $2,356 | $3.09 | 5 (11) | 96 |
| 5 | Seven at Broadway 345 E 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,395 | $2,070 | $3.26 | 4.8 (32) | 10 |
| 6 | 7 West 7th Apartments 7 W 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | $1,500 | $2,301 | $2.55 | 5 (27) | 20 |
| 7 | Gateway Lofts Cincinnati 115 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (77) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Gaslight Property
3.7 (852)310 Terrace Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
City Center Properties
3 (17)1431 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Industry Cincinnati
4.4 (92)1118 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Sky Central
5 (11)PNC Tower, W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Seven at Broadway
4.8 (32)345 E 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
7 West 7th Apartments
5 (27)7 W 7th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Cincinnati, OH Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $2,113 per month, based on 185 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $645 at Gaslight Property to $1,500 at 7 West 7th Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,682/mo | $645/mo | 22 |
| 1 Bed | $1,907/mo | $711/mo | 122 |
| 2 Bed | $2,690/mo | $958/mo | 35 |
| 3 Bed | $4,503/mo | $2,034/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,907/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,690/mo. At the local median household income of $51,707, that works out to 49% 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 122% 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
$85,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,113/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($645/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Cincinnati, OH is $51,707 , about 49% 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) | $2,113 |
| Utilities | $360 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $859 |
| Healthcare | $419 |
| Other goods and services | $671 |
| Estimated total | $4,932/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.
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Nearby cities in Ohio
How Cincinnati, OH rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cincinnati, OH | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $1,596 | -24% | 8 |
| Parma, OH | $1,550 | -27% | 7 |
| Hamilton, OH | $1,412 | -33% | 7 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,813 | -14% | 7 |
| Dayton, OH | $1,081 | -49% | 6 |
| Springfield, OH | $1,331 | -37% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?
The average rent in Cincinnati, OH is $2,113 per month, based on 185 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cincinnati, OH?
The lowest available rent in Cincinnati, OH starts at $645 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH?
1-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati, OH average $1,907/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $711/mo across 122 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati, OH?
2-bedroom apartments in Cincinnati, OH average $2,690/mo. Units start from $958/mo across 35 units currently listed.
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