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ZIP 44118

Pop. 40,715·Cuyahoga County·99th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,467/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$498
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ZIP 44118 · $1,467
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,490/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
$17,604/yr
At $1,467/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44118 (University Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,715
Median income
$77,555
Median age
33.2
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
25.3%
27.3%
23.4%
15.5%
Under 1825.3%
18–3427.3%
35–5423.4%
55–648.6%
65+15.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
56.3%
33.7%
White56.3%
Black33.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian3.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
22%
62.5%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44118 in University Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,078 → $1,467
up 36.1%
Income
$67,909 → $77,555
up 14.2%
Population
40,881 → 40,715
down 0.4%
Renter share
38.5% → 38.8%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
59.5% → 62.5%
+3.0 pts
Median age
34.2 → 33.2
-1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 44118 in University Heights, OH stood at $1,078 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,467, reflecting a 36.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44118 in University Heights, OH now reports about $77,555, up from $67,909 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62.5% of adults here, versus 59.5% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 44118 in University Heights, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44118 covers University Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,467/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($77,555/yr), ZIP 44118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44118 (University Heights, OH) is $1,467. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44118's median rent of $1,467/mo is $498 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44118 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44118 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #99 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,467/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,467/mo in ZIP 44118. The local median household income is $77,555/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44118?

Rent in ZIP 44118 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44118 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,467/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($77,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44118 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 44118 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44118 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44118 compare to the rest of University Heights?

ZIP 44118 is more affordable than University Heights overall. At $1,467/mo, it's $345 below the University Heights citywide median of $1,812/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,467/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 44118's median household income ($77,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44118 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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