ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44106

Part of Cleveland, OH

Pop. 25,120·Cuyahoga County·105th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,413/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$519

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ZIP 44106 · $1,413

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,060

1 BR

$1,200

2 BR

$1,450

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

September. Asking rents in ZIP 44106 usually run 0.6% below trend in September and 0.7% above it in December, about $18 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44106 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44106 changed +4.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 44106 is 41% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($43,170) is $1,079 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,060); a 1-bedroom is $1,200.

Rank in Cleveland

10th cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Cleveland.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44104, 2 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,118/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44106. 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

$16,956/yr

At $1,413/mo median

Location

CityCleveland

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44106 (Cleveland, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,120

Median income

$43,170

Median age

30.6

Renters

76.3%

Age distribution

13.1%

44%

15.4%

17.7%

Under 1813.1%

18–3444%

35–5415.4%

55–649.9%

65+17.7%

Gender

46.8%

53.2%

Male46.8%

Female53.2%

Race & ethnicity

38.6%

41.4%

White38.6%

Black41.4%

Hispanic4.5%

Asian11.4%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

21.1%

20.5%

49.5%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma21.1%

Some college20.5%

Bachelor's+49.5%

Housing tenure

23.7%

76.3%

Owner23.7%

Renter76.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44106 in Cleveland, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,027 → $1,413

up 37.6%

Income

$32,745 → $43,170

up 31.8%

Population

24,824 → 25,120

up 1.2%

Renter share

72.6% → 76.3%

+3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

45.3% → 49.5%

+4.2 pts

Median age

31.3 → 30.6

-0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 44106 in Cleveland, OH has climbed from $1,027 to $1,413, a 37.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $43,170 today, compared with $32,745 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 24,824 residents to roughly 25,120. Renters now make up 76.3% of households, compared with 72.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.5% of adults here, versus 45.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44106 covers Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,413/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($43,170/yr), ZIP 44106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,413/mo in ZIP 44106. The local median household income is $43,170/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44106?

Rent in ZIP 44106 has risen 4.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 44106?

Asking rents in ZIP 44106 are usually lowest in September, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in December, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $18 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 44106 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44106 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #105 of 229 at $1,413/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44106 changed +4.5%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.