Rent by ZIP · Hamilton County
Rent in Cincinnati, OH 45238
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $923 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $860 | +8.1% | $837–1,023 | $544 ±$203 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $950 | +5.3% | $900–1,100 | $753 ±$41 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,220 | +4.9% | $1,152–1,408 | $976 ±$63 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,610 | +4.3% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,429 ±$167 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,780 | +6.7% | $1,710–2,090 | $2,245 ±$272 |
Small Area FMRs for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,442.
What renters pay in 45238
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45237 | Cincinnati | $1,200 | $975 |
| 45239 | Cincinnati | $1,310 | $1,107 |
| 45236 | Cincinnati | $1,540 | $1,440 |
| 45240 | Cincinnati | $1,650 | $1,312 |
| 45241 | Cincinnati | $1,540 | $1,195 |
| 45242 | Cincinnati | $2,160 | $1,811 |
Fair Market Rents across Hamilton County, OH · All OH counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.