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ZIP 44106

Pop. 25,120·Cuyahoga County·50th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,658/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$307
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ZIP 44106 · $1,658
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,896/yr
At $1,658/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, +1.8% 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
$1,251 → $1,658
up 32.5%
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 $1,251 to $1,658, a 32.5% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $43,170 today, compared with $32,745 five years earlier. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44106 covers Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,658/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($43,170/yr), ZIP 44106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44106 (Cleveland, OH) is $1,658. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44106's median rent of $1,658/mo is $307 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44106 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44106 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #50 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,658/mo.

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 $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,658/mo in ZIP 44106. The local median household income is $43,170/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44106?

Rent in ZIP 44106 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 44106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44106 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,658/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($43,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44106 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 44106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.3% of ZIP 44106 households are renters, while 23.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44106 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44106 compare to the rest of Cleveland?

ZIP 44106 is pricier than Cleveland as a whole. At $1,658/mo, it's $228 above the Cleveland citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $1,658/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 44106's median household income ($43,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44106 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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