Rent by ZIP code in Cincinnati
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45207 | Hamilton County | $1,995 | +39% |
| 45226 | Hamilton County | $1,809 | +26% |
| 45203 | Hamilton County | $1,763 | +23% |
| 45227 | Hamilton County | $1,639 | +14% |
| 45202 | Hamilton County | $1,636 | +14% |
| 45255 | Hamilton County | $1,621 | +13% |
| 45231 | Hamilton County | $1,566 | +9% |
| 45245 | Clermont County | $1,564 | +9% |
| 45251 | Hamilton County | $1,545 | +7% |
| 45216 | Hamilton County | $1,535 | +7% |
| 45206 | Hamilton County | $1,533 | +7% |
| 45209 | Hamilton County | $1,515 | +5% |
| 45208 | Hamilton County | $1,488 | +3% |
| 45204 | Hamilton County | $1,439 | 0% |
| 45213 | Hamilton County | $1,437 | 0% |
| 45219 | Hamilton County | $1,367 | -5% |
| 45230 | Hamilton County | $1,338 | -7% |
| 45239 | Hamilton County | $1,328 | -8% |
| 45223 | Hamilton County | $1,295 | -10% |
| 45214 | Hamilton County | $1,293 | -10% |
| 45205 | Hamilton County | $1,286 | -11% |
| 45220 | Hamilton County | $1,280 | -11% |
| 45224 | Hamilton County | $1,232 | -14% |
| 45237 | Hamilton County | $1,201 | -16% |
| 45211 | Hamilton County | $1,179 | -18% |
| 45225 | Hamilton County | $1,178 | -18% |
| 45229 | Hamilton County | $1,170 | -19% |
| 45238 | Hamilton County | $1,034 | -28% |
Rent by bedroom count in Cincinnati
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Hamilton County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Hamilton County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,120 to $2,160 depending on the Cincinnati ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,052 | +9.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,128 | +7.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,442 | +6.6% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,897 | +6.3% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,141 | +8.4% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Cincinnati?
Typical rent across Hamilton County is $1,460 as of August 2026. That is up 2.6% from a year earlier and up 29.4% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Hamilton County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,166 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,276 | +9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,347 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | $1,404 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | $1,429 | +1.8% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,460 | +2.2% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Cincinnati rent questions
- What is the average rent in Cincinnati, OH?
- Typical asking rent in Cincinnati is $1,438 a month as of July 2026, across 28 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,034 to $1,995.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Cincinnati?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Hamilton County is $1,442 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,128 and a three bedroom is $1,897. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Cincinnati?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Hamilton County is $1,460 as of August 2026, up 2.6% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Cincinnati?
- ZIP 45238 has the lowest typical asking rent in Cincinnati at $1,034 a month, compared with $1,438 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Cincinnati?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Cincinnati rent of $1,438, that is about $4,314 a month, or $51,768 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Cincinnati sits in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.