ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44112

Part of East Cleveland, OH

Pop. 17,848·Cuyahoga County·214th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,050/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$882

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44112 · $1,050

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 44112 is 0% below its high of $1,050 in August 2026, at $1,050 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44112 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($28,799) is $720 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($790).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44112. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,600/yr

At $1,050/mo median

Location

CityEast Cleveland

StateOH

CountyCuyahoga County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44112 (East Cleveland, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,848

Median income

$28,799

Median age

46.1

Renters

54.9%

Age distribution

20.9%

18.7%

20%

13.6%

26.8%

Under 1820.9%

18–3418.7%

35–5420%

55–6413.6%

65+26.8%

Gender

44.1%

55.9%

Male44.1%

Female55.9%

Race & ethnicity

87.9%

White7.9%

Black87.9%

Hispanic1.1%

Asian0.8%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

15.2%

30.4%

36.6%

17.8%

No HS diploma15.2%

HS diploma30.4%

Some college36.6%

Bachelor's+17.8%

Housing tenure

45.1%

54.9%

Owner45.1%

Renter54.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44112 in East Cleveland, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$27,195 → $28,799

up 5.9%

Population

18,945 → 17,848

down 5.8%

Renter share

60% → 54.9%

-5.1 pts

Bachelor's+

15.7% → 17.8%

+2.1 pts

Median age

40.9 → 46.1

+5.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $27,195 to $28,799 across the same window, up 5.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,945 to 17,848 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change. About 54.9% of households rent today, against 60% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15.7% to 17.8%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44112 covers East Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $1,050/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($28,799/yr), ZIP 44112 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44112?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,050/mo in ZIP 44112. The local median household income is $28,799/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44112?

Rent in ZIP 44112 has risen 6.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,050 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 44112 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44112 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #214 of 229 at $1,050/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44112 changed +6.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.