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ZIP 44121

Pop. 32,312·Cuyahoga County·75th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,576/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$389
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ZIP 44121 · $1,576
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,420/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
$18,912/yr
At $1,576/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44121 (Cleveland Heights, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,312
Median income
$76,767
Median age
37.4
Renters
25.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
23.8%
22.7%
13.2%
18.5%
Under 1821.8%
18–3423.8%
35–5422.7%
55–6413.2%
65+18.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
36.3%
55.4%
White36.3%
Black55.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian2.7%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
20.4%
33.5%
41.6%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+41.6%
Housing tenure
74.5%
25.5%
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44121 in Cleveland Heights, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,714 → $76,767
up 30.7%
Population
33,011 → 32,312
down 2.1%
Renter share
31.9% → 25.5%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
41% → 41.6%
+0.6 pts
Median age
35.8 → 37.4
+1.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $58,714 to $76,767 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.7% shift. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 33,011 residents to roughly 32,312. Renters now make up 25.5% of households, compared with 31.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44121 covers Cleveland Heights, OH. The median rent here is $1,576/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($76,767/yr), ZIP 44121 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44121?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44121 (Cleveland Heights, OH) is $1,576. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44121 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44121's median rent of $1,576/mo is $389 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44121 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44121 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #75 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,576/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44121?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,576/mo in ZIP 44121. The local median household income is $76,767/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44121?

Rent in ZIP 44121 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44121 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44121 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,576/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44121 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44121 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.5% of ZIP 44121 households are renters, while 74.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44121 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44121 compare to the rest of Cleveland Heights?

ZIP 44121 is pricier than Cleveland Heights as a whole. At $1,576/mo, it's $86 above the Cleveland Heights citywide median of $1,490/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44121 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44121 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,576/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 44121's median household income ($76,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44121 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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