Cincinnati, OH Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,475
1-year change
+5.3%
$74/mo
5-year change
+32.3%
$360/mo
10-year change
+76.6%
$640/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cincinnati

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$806/mo0.0%
2016$830/mo+3.0%+3.0%
2017$883/mo+6.4%+9.6%
2018$936/mo+6.0%+16.1%
2019$984/mo+5.1%+22.1%
2020$1,041/mo+5.8%+29.2%
2021$1,095/mo+5.2%+35.9%
2022$1,212/mo+10.7%+50.4%
2023$1,311/mo+8.2%+62.7%
2024$1,377/mo+5.0%+70.8%
2025$1,393/mo+1.2%+72.8%
2026$1,473/mo+5.7%+82.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cincinnati changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cincinnati, OH was $794 in 2015-01 and is $1,475 as of 2026-06 — a change of $681 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 +32.3% ($360 per month). The current median is $1,475.

What has rent in Cincinnati done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cincinnati, OH has changed +76.6% ($640 per month). It is now $1,475.

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

Year over year, median rent in Cincinnati, OH has increased +5.3% ($74/mo). Current median: $1,475.

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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.