Average Rent in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati combines Midwest affordability with riverfront charm. Over-the-Rhine has transformed into one of the country's most celebrated revitalized neighborhoods. P&G, Kroger, and healthcare anchor the economy.
+2.0%YoY
Studio
$850
1-Bedroom
$1,050
2-Bedroom
$1,300
3-Bedroom
$1,600
Market Overview
Year-over-Year Change+2.0%
Vacancy Rate5.5%
Renter Population52%
Median Income$40,640/yr
Rent-to-Income Ratio31%
Cost of Living Index85 (US avg: 100)
Market Condition
Balanced Market
Market is relatively balanced between landlords and tenants.
Tenant Protections
- Security deposit return within 30 days
- No rent control statewide
- Landlord must maintain habitable conditions
- Tenant right to repair and deduct
Rent by Neighborhood in Cincinnati
Over-the-Rhine (OTR)
Revitalized historic district with Findlay Market, restaurants, and Music Hall.
Walk Score: 88Safety: 6/10
1-Bed
$1,300
2-Bed
$1,600
3-Bed
$1,950
Hyde Park
Upscale neighborhood with Hyde Park Square and tree-lined streets.
Walk Score: 55Safety: 8/10
1-Bed
$1,100
2-Bed
$1,400
3-Bed
$1,700
Oakley
Growing neighborhood with Oakley Station shopping and dining.
Walk Score: 50Safety: 7/10
1-Bed
$1,050
2-Bed
$1,300
3-Bed
$1,600
Northside
Eclectic arts neighborhood with vintage shops and diverse community.
Walk Score: 55Safety: 5/10
1-Bed
$900
2-Bed
$1,100
3-Bed
$1,400
Tips for Renting in Cincinnati
- 1Cincinnati has a 1.8% city earnings tax - factor into budget
- 2OTR has transformed dramatically but prices reflect its popularity
- 3Streetcar connects OTR to downtown and The Banks waterfront
- 4Northern Kentucky (across the river) offers lower rents with easy access
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