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ZIP 44109

Pop. 39,428·Cuyahoga County·178th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,180/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$785
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ZIP 44109 · $1,180
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,080/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
$14,160/yr
At $1,180/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44109 (Cleveland, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,428
Median income
$42,872
Median age
36.3
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
23.5%
24.1%
26.7%
13.3%
12.4%
Under 1823.5%
18–3424.1%
35–5426.7%
55–6413.3%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
50.5%
19.2%
28.9%
White50.5%
Black19.2%
Hispanic28.9%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
18.1%
36.1%
28.6%
17.3%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+17.3%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44109 in Cleveland, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$783 → $1,180
up 50.7%
Income
$36,777 → $42,872
up 16.6%
Population
39,502 → 39,428
down 0.2%
Renter share
52.3% → 53.2%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
15.6% → 17.3%
+1.7 pts

Rent in ZIP 44109 in Cleveland, OH has increased 50.7% since 2021, going from about $783 per month to roughly $1,180 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $36,777 in 2021 to $42,872 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 34.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 44109 in Cleveland, OH market of 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 44109

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44109 covers Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,180/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($42,872/yr), ZIP 44109 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44109 (Cleveland, OH) is $1,180. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44109's median rent of $1,180/mo is $785 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44109 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #178 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,180/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,180/mo in ZIP 44109. The local median household income is $42,872/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44109?

Rent in ZIP 44109 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44109 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,180/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($42,872/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44109 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 44109 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44109 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44109 compare to the rest of Cleveland?

ZIP 44109 is more affordable than Cleveland overall. At $1,180/mo, it's $250 below the Cleveland citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,180/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 44109's median household income ($42,872/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44109 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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