Cincinnati renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Cincinnati is about $1,142 per month. This puts it in the 88th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,036. Households in Cincinnati have a median income of $6,119 per month so the average renter in Cincinnati is spending roughly 19% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Cincinnati, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Cincinnati is $252,736 right now, which is higher than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Cincinnati also tend to be higher versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of Cincinnati while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.
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