ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43221

Part of Upper Arlington, OH

Pop. 35,293·Franklin County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,833/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$99

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ZIP 43221 · $1,833

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 43221 usually run 1.3% below trend in December and 1.5% above it in June, about $51 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 43221 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43221 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($118,768) is $2,969 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,360).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 43220, 2 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,286/mo), about $6,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43221. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,996/yr

At $1,833/mo median

Location

CityUpper Arlington

StateOH

CountyFranklin County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +1.4% 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

$1,342 → $1,833

up 36.6%

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 $1,342 to $1,833, up 36.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43221 covers Upper Arlington, OH. The median rent here is $1,833/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($118,768/yr), ZIP 43221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,833/mo in ZIP 43221. The local median household income is $118,768/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43221?

Rent in ZIP 43221 has risen 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 43221?

Asking rents in ZIP 43221 are usually lowest in December, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $51 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 43221 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43221 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #23 of 229 at $1,833/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43221 changed +3.4%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.