Cincinnati, OH Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,432
1-year change
+2.8%
$39/mo
5-year change
+28.7%
$319/mo
10-year change
+74.4%
$611/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cincinnati

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$784/mo—0.0%
2016$809/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$858/mo+6.1%+9.4%
2018$910/mo+6.1%+16.1%
2019$956/mo+5.1%+21.9%
2020$1,010/mo+5.6%+28.8%
2021$1,064/mo+5.3%+35.7%
2022$1,176/mo+10.5%+50.0%
2023$1,272/mo+8.2%+62.2%
2024$1,332/mo+4.7%+69.9%
2025$1,368/mo+2.7%+74.5%
2026$1,418/mo+3.7%+80.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cincinnati changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cincinnati, OH was $772 in 2015-01 and is $1,432 as of 2026-09 — a change of $660 per month over 11 years.

How much has Cincinnati rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cincinnati, OH has changed +28.7% ($319 per month). The current median is $1,432.

What has rent in Cincinnati done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cincinnati, OH has changed +74.4% ($611 per month). It is now $1,432.

Is rent in Cincinnati going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Cincinnati, OH has increased +2.8% ($39/mo). Current median: $1,432.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.