January 2026 marks the 29th consecutive month of year-over-year rent declines for 0-2 bedroom properties nationally, with rents dropping 1.5%. In Cincinnati, median rent fell 3.7% to $1,279, with a balanced rental market and a 5.4% vacancy rate. National median rent is $1,672, below the summer 2022 peak but above pre-pandemic levels. Renting remains more affordable than buying in Cincinnati, where the median home price is $331,400.
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