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As suggested by its namesake, University Heights is a small community located just south and west of University of Cincinnati. Of course, most of the housing in this area is geared toward students. There are many restaurants, cafes, pizzerias, and delis in the area that offer cheap food fit for the college budget. And when the sun goes down, you’ll have your pick of pubs — such as Murphy’s — to revel in as well. To enjoy a lovely day by studying outside, pick a scenic spot of Bellevue Hill Park to settle in for one of the best views of Cincinnati. The park’s gorgeous pavilion provides a nice sitting spot for students and lovers alike. When picking an apartment, keep in mind that you’ll be right by campus in University Heights. If that’s the perfect community for you, there are tons of apartments here in a college budget, as well as upper-scale luxury units.
If you're not sure how much an apartment will cost, the table below shows the average price by size.
Welcome to the May 2022 Cincinnati Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2022 key findings and figures for the Cincinnati rental landscape.
Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Cincinnati and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Cincinnati average rent prices in the chart below.
Cincinnati rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a -1.36% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Cincinnati one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,019.0.
When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Cincinnati experienced a 0.53% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Cincinnati two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,319.0.
Rent prices have decreased in Cincinnati over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Cincinnati suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.
More key findings include:
Rent increased in Florence, KY, Liberty Township, OH, West Chester, OH, Loveland, OH .
Rent decreased in Fairfield, OH, Covington, KY, Batavia, OH.
6 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Cincinnati.
1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Cincinnati.
Rent growth in Cincinnati over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Cincinnati average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.
The price for a Cincinnati one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.
You can view the full rundown of Rentable's May 2022 National Apartment Report and data set here.
For more information about Cincinnati and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.
| 1 BR May | 1 BR M/M % Change | 2 BR May | 2 BR M/M % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $1,033.0 | -2.73% | $1,312.0 | 1.23% |
| Florence, KY | $1,066.0 | 2.50% | $1,395.0 | 3.64% |
| Fairfield, OH | $1,031.0 | -2.28% | $1,286.0 | 0.16% |
| Liberty Township, OH | $1,462.0 | 3.76% | $1,724.0 | 2.86% |
| Covington, KY | $1,781.0 | -16.27% | $2,351.0 | -10.34% |
| West Chester, OH | $1,616.0 | 3.26% | $1,892.0 | 8.61% |
| Batavia, OH | $918.0 | 0.00% | $1,075.0 | 0.66% |
| Loveland, OH | $1,501.0 | 2.11% | $1,680.0 | -1.35% |
Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.