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Rent in Cincinnati, OH

Across Cincinnati's 58 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,389 a month, with figures from $544–$2,160. The highest typical rent is in 45202 ($2,070) and the lowest in 45204 ($832). 57 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Hamilton County pay about 1.51% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.

Rent by bedrooms

Typical monthly rent in Cincinnati, OH by bedrooms
SizeTypicalRange across ZIPsZIPs
Studio$1,020$544–$1,58058
1 bed$1,073$618–$1,69058
2 beds$1,389$544–$2,16058
3 beds$1,769$771–$2,88058
4 beds$2,077$988–$3,500+58

Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).

Cincinnati ZIP codes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cincinnati, OH?
About $1,389 a month: the median of the typical rents in 58 ZIP codes, which range from $544–$2,160. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cincinnati, OH?
About $1,073 a month: the median of the typical rents in 58 ZIP codes, which range from $618–$1,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cincinnati, OH?
About $1,769 a month: the median of the typical rents in 58 ZIP codes, which range from $771–$2,880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a studio in Cincinnati, OH?
About $1,020 a month: the median of the typical rents in 58 ZIP codes, which range from $544–$1,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cincinnati, OH?
About $2,077 a month: the median of the typical rents in 58 ZIP codes, which range from $988–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
Which Cincinnati ZIP code has the highest rent?
For a 2-bedroom, 45202 has the highest typical rent at $2,070 a month, and 45204 the lowest at $832.
What is the property tax rate in Cincinnati, OH?
Owner-occupied homes in Hamilton County pay a typical 1.51% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
Where do these Cincinnati rent figures come from?
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).