EXHIBIT 23



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-71504) of Regent Communications, Inc. of our
report dated May 24, 2002 relating to the financial statements of Regent
Communications, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, which appears in this Form
11-K.

/S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio

June 14, 2002

















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