ZIP Code · KY

ZIP 41018

Part of Erlanger, KY

Pop. 28,940·Kenton County·47th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky

Median rent (all units)

$1,324/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$608

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 41018 · $1,324

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$950

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR+

$1,960

Research median

$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 41018 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Kentucky

Rent in ZIP 41018 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,605) is $1,715 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,340); a 3-bedroom is $1,770.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 45238, 6 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,159/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 41018. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,888/yr

At $1,324/mo median

Location

CityErlanger

StateKY

CountyKenton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 41018 (Erlanger, KY) is majority owner-occupied, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,940

Median income

$68,605

Median age

35.3

Renters

31.9%

Age distribution

23.1%

26.7%

23.2%

12.2%

14.9%

Under 1823.1%

18–3426.7%

35–5423.2%

55–6412.2%

65+14.9%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

82.5%

White82.5%

Black5.3%

Hispanic5.8%

Asian1.5%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

34%

30.1%

27.9%

No HS diploma8%

HS diploma34%

Some college30.1%

Bachelor's+27.9%

Housing tenure

68.1%

31.9%

Owner68.1%

Renter31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 41018 in Erlanger, KY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,139 → $1,324

up 16.2%

Income

$61,260 → $68,605

up 12.0%

Population

29,041 → 28,940

down 0.3%

Renter share

35.4% → 31.9%

-3.5 pts

Bachelor's+

28.9% → 27.9%

-1.0 pts

Median age

34 → 35.3

+1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 41018 in Erlanger, KY paid around $1,139 a month. That figure now sits near $1,324, up 16.2% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $61,260 to $68,605 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 35.4% to 31.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 41018 in Erlanger, KY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 41018 covers Erlanger, KY. The median rent here is $1,324/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,605/yr), ZIP 41018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 41018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,324/mo in ZIP 41018. The local median household income is $68,605/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 41018?

Rent in ZIP 41018 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 41018 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 41018 is in the middle among Kentucky ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 78 at $1,324/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 41018 changed +3.8%, against a typical +3.3% across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks.