Rent by ZIP · Hamilton County
Rent in Cincinnati, OH 45242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,160 (+6.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,782 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,580 | $1,440 | +9.7% | $1,422–1,738 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,580 | +7% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,588 ±$137 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,030 | +6.4% | $1,944–2,376 | $1,811 ±$78 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,680 | +6% | $2,556–3,124 | $1,890 ±$249 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,210 | $2,960 | +8.4% | $2,889–3,531 | $3,500+ |
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 45242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45241 | Cincinnati | $1,540 | $1,195 |
| 45243 | Cincinnati | $2,160 | $1,690 |
| 45240 | Cincinnati | $1,650 | $1,312 |
| 45244 | Cincinnati | $1,470 | $1,174 |
| 45239 | Cincinnati | $1,310 | $1,107 |
| 45245 | Cincinnati | $1,520 | $1,311 |
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.