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ZIP 43221

Pop. 35,293·Franklin County·18th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,955/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$10
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43221 · $1,955
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,750/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
$23,460/yr
At $1,955/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43221 (Upper Arlington, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,293
Median income
$118,768
Median age
37.5
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
25.1%
20.2%
29.1%
14.4%
Under 1825.1%
18–3420.2%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.2%
65+14.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black3.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian6.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
17.9%
70.5%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+70.5%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43221 in Upper Arlington, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,535 → $1,955
up 27.4%
Income
$106,243 → $118,768
up 11.8%
Population
35,172 → 35,293
up 0.3%
Renter share
30.6% → 30.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
69.5% → 70.5%
+1.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 43221 in Upper Arlington, OH has shifted from $1,535 to $1,955, up 27.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $106,243 to $118,768 across the same window, up 11.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 43221 in Upper Arlington, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43221 covers Upper Arlington, OH. The median rent here is $1,955/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($118,768/yr), ZIP 43221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43221 (Upper Arlington, OH) is $1,955. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43221's median rent of $1,955/mo is $10 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43221 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43221 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #18 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,955/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,955/mo in ZIP 43221. The local median household income is $118,768/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43221?

Rent in ZIP 43221 has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 43221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43221 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,955/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($118,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 43221 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43221 compare to the rest of Upper Arlington?

ZIP 43221 is more affordable than Upper Arlington overall. At $1,955/mo, it's $13 below the Upper Arlington citywide median of $1,968/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,955/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 43221's median household income ($118,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43221 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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