ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44105

Part of Cleveland, OH

Pop. 32,115·Cuyahoga County·171st most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,187/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$745

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ZIP 44105 · $1,187

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 44105 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44105 changed +7.8% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($40,906) is $1,023 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($890); a 2-bedroom is $1,070.

Rank in Cleveland

7th cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Cleveland.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44112, 7 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,050/mo), about $1,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44105. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,244/yr

At $1,187/mo median

Location

CityCleveland

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44105 (Cleveland, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,115

Median income

$40,906

Median age

Renters

50.8%

Age distribution

21.7%

22.1%

25.6%

12.5%

18.1%

Under 1821.7%

18–3422.1%

35–5425.6%

55–6412.5%

65+18.1%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

22%

66.2%

White22%

Black66.2%

Hispanic6.7%

Asian0.6%

Other4.5%

Education (25+)

17%

42.7%

28.9%

No HS diploma17%

HS diploma42.7%

Some college28.9%

Bachelor's+11.4%

Housing tenure

49.2%

50.8%

Owner49.2%

Renter50.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 44105 in Cleveland, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$802 → $1,187

up 48.0%

Income

$31,690 → $40,906

up 29.1%

Population

34,339 → 32,115

down 6.5%

Renter share

53.5% → 50.8%

-2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

9.9% → 11.4%

+1.5 pts

Median age

39.4 → 40

+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 44105 in Cleveland, OH stood at $802 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,187, reflecting a 48.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44105 in Cleveland, OH now reports about $40,906, up from $31,690 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 34,339 residents to roughly 32,115. Renters now make up 50.8% of households, compared with 53.5% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 44105 in Cleveland, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44105 covers Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,187/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($40,906/yr), ZIP 44105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,187/mo in ZIP 44105. The local median household income is $40,906/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44105?

Rent in ZIP 44105 has risen 7.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 44105 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44105 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #171 of 229 at $1,187/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44105 changed +7.8%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.