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ZIP 44103

Pop. 13,941·Cuyahoga County·161st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,238/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$727
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44103 · $1,238
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,070/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
$14,856/yr
At $1,238/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44103 (Cleveland, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,941
Median income
$27,047
Median age
40.7
Renters
67.8%
Age distribution
20.6%
22.4%
21.6%
16.2%
19.3%
Under 1820.6%
18–3422.4%
35–5421.6%
55–6416.2%
65+19.3%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
13.3%
71.2%
White13.3%
Black71.2%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian2.1%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
19%
35.6%
34.5%
No HS diploma19%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+10.9%
Housing tenure
32.2%
67.8%
Owner32.2%
Renter67.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44103 in Cleveland, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$22,122 → $27,047
up 22.3%
Population
14,797 → 13,941
down 5.8%
Renter share
66.8% → 67.8%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
11.3% → 10.9%
-0.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $22,122 in 2021 to $27,047 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 14,797 to 13,941 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44103 covers Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,238/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 55% of local median household income ($27,047/yr), ZIP 44103 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44103 (Cleveland, OH) is $1,238. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44103's median rent of $1,238/mo is $727 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44103 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44103 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #161 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,238/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,238/mo in ZIP 44103. The local median household income is $27,047/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44103?

Rent in ZIP 44103 has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44103 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,238/mo, rent takes approximately 55% of the local median household income ($27,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44103 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 44103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.8% of ZIP 44103 households are renters, while 32.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44103 compare to the rest of Cleveland?

ZIP 44103 is more affordable than Cleveland overall. At $1,238/mo, it's $192 below the Cleveland citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
55%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,238/mo, rent takes ~55% of ZIP 44103's median household income ($27,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44103 55%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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