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 15