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ZIP 44112

Pop. 17,848·Cuyahoga County·218th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$962/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$1,003
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ZIP 44112 · $962
More affordable than 99% 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
$11,544/yr
At $962/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +3.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44112 covers East Cleveland, OH. The median rent here is $962/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 40% of local median household income ($28,799/yr), ZIP 44112 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44112?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44112 (East Cleveland, OH) is $962. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44112 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44112's median rent of $962/mo is $1,003 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44112 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44112 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #218 out of 232 ZIPs at $962/mo.

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 $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $962/mo in ZIP 44112. The local median household income is $28,799/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44112?

Rent in ZIP 44112 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44112 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44112 is considered moderate for renters. At $962/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($28,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44112 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44112 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.9% of ZIP 44112 households are renters, while 45.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44112 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44112 compare to the rest of East Cleveland?

ZIP 44112 is pricier than East Cleveland as a whole. At $962/mo, it's $191 above the East Cleveland citywide median of $771/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44112 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44112 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $962/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 44112's median household income ($28,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44112 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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