← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Cincinnati, OH, over the past three years
Rent in Cincinnati, OH
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,414
1-year change
+2.7%
3-year change
+10.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.6%
Rents in Cincinnati rose +2.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Cincinnati, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,414 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,411 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,409 |
| May 2026 | $1,412 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,408 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,406 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,388 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,379 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,373 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,376 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,379 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,378 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,377 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,374 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,369 |
| May 2025 | $1,364 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,355 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,354 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,349 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,354 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,355 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,356 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,349 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,341 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,341 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,338 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,336 |
| May 2024 | $1,327 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,318 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,309 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,303 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,297 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,299 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,289 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,291 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,284 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,285 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,140 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,730 |
City typical rent × OH bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 45202 | $1,611 | +1.0% |
| 45204 | $1,518 | – |
| 45205 | $1,348 | +2.2% |
| 45206 | $1,394 | +3.2% |
| 45207 | $2,037 | – |
| 45208 | $1,453 | +5.0% |
| 45209 | $1,534 | +1.5% |
| 45211 | $1,194 | +4.7% |
| 45213 | $1,397 | +1.3% |
| 45214 | $1,304 | +6.3% |
| 45219 | $1,371 | +3.1% |
| 45220 | $1,192 | +2.2% |
| 45223 | $1,323 | +12.5% |
| 45224 | $1,153 | +3.8% |
| 45226 | $1,753 | – |
| 45227 | $1,563 | +4.4% |
| 45229 | $1,217 | +4.1% |
| 45230 | $1,384 | +2.3% |
| 45231 | $1,562 | +1.2% |
| 45233 | $1,745 | – |
| 45237 | $1,188 | −0.4% |
| 45238 | $1,052 | +2.9% |
| 45239 | $1,305 | +5.0% |
| 45245 | $1,516 | – |
| 45251 | $1,514 | – |
| 45255 | $1,692 | +0.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Cincinnati
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Cincinnati, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.4% to +12.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.