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ZIP 41018

Part of Erlanger, KY
Pop. 28,940·Kenton County·58th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,278/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$687
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ZIP 41018 · $1,278
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,336/yr
At $1,278/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyKenton County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $61,260 to $68,605 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 35.4% to 31.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 41018 covers Erlanger, KY. The median rent here is $1,278/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($68,605/yr), ZIP 41018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 41018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 41018 (Erlanger, KY) is $1,278. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 41018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 41018's median rent of $1,278/mo is $687 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 41018 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 41018 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #58 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,278/mo.

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 $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,278/mo in ZIP 41018. The local median household income is $68,605/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 41018?

Rent in ZIP 41018 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 41018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 41018 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,278/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($68,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 41018 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 41018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.9% of ZIP 41018 households are renters, while 68.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 41018 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 41018 compare to the rest of Erlanger?

ZIP 41018 is pricier than Erlanger as a whole. At $1,278/mo, it's $36 above the Erlanger citywide median of $1,242/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 41018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 41018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,278/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 41018's median household income ($68,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 41018 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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